Barraoud & Lunds a fine 18ct gold key wound full hunter pocket watch

silvered dial with floral and acanthus leaf detailing, gilt decoration to centre and edges, black Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, blued fleur-de-lis hands, intricate floral engravings to front and back with cartouche to front, finely engraved dustcover, movement and dial signed 'Barraud & Lunds, Cornhill, London', movement no 3651, hallmarked 18ct, London 1854, Case diameter 43mm; gross weight 73g, Samuel Plimsoll (1824–1898) was a British politician and social reformer who campaigned tirelessly to protect seafarers from unsafe and overloaded ships. His efforts led to the introduction of the, Plimsoll Line, , a marking on a ship’s hull indicating the maximum safe loading level, helping to improve maritime safety and save lives. By repute, the pocket watch was presented by Samuel Plimsoll as a wedding present to the great-great-grandmother of a close family member of the vendor. Condition Report, Condition Report, This lot does not have a condition report, if you would like further information, please click the 'Request A Condition Report’ button below. Request A Condition Report, Request A Condition Report

Estimate:£1,500

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