Lot 1792
AN EARLY KEYLESS 18CT GOLD OPEN FACED POCKET WATCH BY NICOLE & CAPT, 14 SOHO SQ., LONDON
the signed white enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, with early key wound and hand setting mechanism, signed three quarter plate English movement, duplex escapement, with interesting engraved cuvette, inscribed Presented to S. Welch by the T.C & Mand A.A C. for services in laying The Altantic Cable 1866, hallmarked for London 1866, with engine turned decoration to the back case, 48mm dia