Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
18kt Gold H.L. Boddington Open-face Watch with Chain, Manchester, England, arabic numeral porcelain dial with sunk seconds, three-quarter plate stem-wind, pin-set movement engraved "H.L. Boddington, 24, Cross St., Manchester/No. 504," cuvette stamped "504," monogrammed case back, 18kt gold teardrop-shaped chain, dia. 49 mm, 152g.
Estimate $1,500-2,500
currently winding, setting and ticking, crown most likely a replacement, sunk seconds dial possible replacement, chain wt. 37g, watch wt. 115g.
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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H.L. Boddington, United Kingdom, ManchesterJonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
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