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An interesting English watch inherited by my Son-in-Law. It's a bit of a basket case but interesting all the same.
A fairly plain plate, made I think by Abbott & Garnett of Farnworth England, going by the stamp.
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The side the owner may see if they are curious, is somewhat prettier beneath the cover.
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The movement completed and finished by John Mawdsely of Liverpool (?).
Date unknown, but likely mid 1850s.
The end stone on the balance pivot is actually a diamond, commonly used before the advent of synthetic rubies.
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