Pocket Watch : Antique Silver Buren Half Hunter Pocket Watch

The watch has a Swiss stem-winding movement, signed Buren, which is working nicely. The movement is protected by an inner metal cover which carries the patent number 6577. This relates to an English patent dated 1905, granted to J F Kendal & F Goering. It is for the reinforced dust cap which attaches to a ring around the movement. It allows the case to have a thinner back cover that is given support by the inner dust cap. The watch measures 49mm diameter excluding the winding stem and the loop. The outer case is silver and there are English hallmarks for London (import mark), 1919, with a sponsor’s mark for William Henry Sparrow. The case has some fairly light unevenness, nothing too detrimental. The glass lens is in good condition. The dial is in lovely condition. Special half hunter hour hand so that the time can be read when the front cover is closed. The watch comes in a new presentation box. All Prices Include UK Postage (excluding Northern Ireland). Please contact us before placing international orders so that we can advise of shipping prices and to see if customs regulations allow us to post watches to your country. The international buyer is responsible for paying any import duties and taxes. All of our watches are checked over before listing, and are also checked for accuracy which is usually within around +/- two to three minutes over 24 hours (unless otherwise stated), which is considered respectable for a vintage watch. We are a Vat registered company and all purchases are covered by Consumer Regulations. Credit / debit card purchases can be made over the telephone on 01386 750238 or you can proceed via the red 'Buy Now' button on each listing page. We are an on-line only business and do not have facilities for callers. Our offices are open from Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. With regards to appraisals / valuations, we receive a huge number of information requests each day and unfortunately do not have the manpower to deal with them all individually. Our advice would be to contact a local auctioneer for a full appraisal.