Pocket Watch 1920s Thomas Russell 11 Jewel 10ct Gold Filled Full Hunter 18 Sz FWO

Gentleman's Antique 'Thomas Russell', high grade Swiss 11 jewel pocket watch with beautiful ivory porcelain dial in an extremely ornate 10 carat gold filled (professionally tested and known in the UK as rolled gold) full hunter 18 size 'stepped' case. C ~1920's. Looks to have been much loved and very well cared for - her condition certainly reflects this. Full working order and is an excellent timekeeper with plenty of room on the regulator (which is sat correctly in the central position) for any further fine tuning. Fully checked and serviced by my highly experienced watchmaker and is guaranteed to be 100% authentic - a timepiece to grace any collection! (Please excuse all the dark shadows in the pictures - was extremely difficult to photograph). Dial;- Impressive and distinctive, high gloss 'snowflake' white porcelain dial in mint condition - absolutely no hairlines, marks or nibbles. Signed clearly in bold, black script; Thos Russell & Son Liverpool with; Swiss Made in arched black script below the sub dial. Bold black Roman numerals with black minute markers, bolder 5 minute markers and 'diamond' shaped 15 minute markers to chapter ring. Recessed sub dial with black Arabic numbers and black seconds chapters. Finely cut original bright blued steel spade and whip hands and original blued steel arrow tip seconds hand all in lovely straight, unmarked order. Original thick bevel edge hunter glass (not acrylic) in superb clear, bright condition. Case;- The extremely ornate (5.2cm diameter / 7.2cm from top of bow to base and 1.4cm depth), 10 carat gold filled full hunter 'stepped' case is heavy (has a pleasing solid feel in the hand and total watch weight is hefty 110.2 grams), robust and in outstanding condition - absolutely no wear, just one very small indentation near the back cover hinge (usually caused by carrying the watch in a pocket with unsuitable items jangling around) and few very light and fine little overall surface scratches commensurate with age and use in her 100+ years service. All covers (both inside and out) still retain their original, high gloss, mirror finish. The front and back covers are correctly 'stepped' (only seen on a Russell watch) and the case circumference carries an highly ornate, slightly raised decoration of flowers, leaves and scroll work - the detail of which is as crisp and clear today and the day it was made. The front cover is hinged at the nine position, opens correctly to exactly 90 degrees when the winder is depressed, closing tightly with a very reassuring click (always depress the winder when closing to save wear to the gold and also the catch) and the large hinge is true and firm with absolutely no play. Clearly numbered to the inside; 8500969. The back cover and dust cover both open to exactly 90 degrees, closing tightly with a very reassuring click and again the hinges are true and firm with absolutely no play. Beautifully stamped to the inside of the back cover in very fancy script; Thos Russell & Son Illinois Watch Case Co. Elgin U.S.A and is numbered; 8500969. This number is correctly repeated to the inside back case curvette; 8500969. The inside of the dust cover is clearly stamped; This Case Guaranteed To Wear 10 Years and is also numbered; 8500969. Interestingly I can see no old service marks to the inside of either cover which leads me to suspect this watch has had very little use. Movement;- The stem wound and set Swiss high grade 11 ruby jewelled, 3/4 frosted fire gilt plate lever movement is in superb bright and clean order (tiny bit of very light patina to the ratchet barrel cover showing under eyeglass only) and as mentioned above has just been fully checked and serviced. Has a compensated balance wheel with brass balance screws and two brass meantime screws (for precision timing), steel flat balance spring which is true 'in the round' and 'breathing' well, large ruby jewel in a sunken chaton setting, ruby endstone, steel micro metric regulator (which as mentioned earlier is sat correctly in the central position), attractive 'swirl' engine turning to the mainspring and ratchet barrel covers and original case screws. Clearly stamped on the top plates in arched script; Swiss Made. Balance action is absolutely tremendous in all positions (could not be any better) and is keeping excellent time with a sure, strong positive action. Runs like a train! Winds extremely smoothly and fully (do not be afraid to fully wind, over-winding is the greatest horological myth!) Hand set operates smoothly and correctly - the pull up/push down action is very firm and true. Lovely large un-worn gold filled 'onion' crown. Good original totally un-worn gold filled bow which is correctly stamped to one side; Iq - Illinois Quality. Appraisal;- A very handsome and highly impressive Gentleman's Antique Swiss/English full hunter timepiece which as mentioned above was much loved and very well cared for by the original owner (looks to have had very little use, perhaps only high days and holidays) - she will make a perfect gift and a heirloom to be enjoyed by your future generations! Ready to wear or display. Will be delivered in a new presentation box as shown and be very securely and safely packed. I always have a good selection of Antique gold filled watch chains listed and in stock which will compliment this watch well - please contact me if you have any specific requirements. If you would like to discuss this watch with me over the telephone; Sarah Dunkley (9am - 5pm, Mon - Fri) please click on the 'Contact Details' at the bottom of the listing. *** Will Ship Worldwide *** UK - Free! Royal Mail Next Day Signed For Delivery