Rare Chinese Antique Duplex Silver Pocket Watch key wound for repair

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Seller: hakunamutata ✉️ (935) 100%, Location: Barrow-upon-Humber, GB, Ships to: WORLDWIDE, Item: 303024334170 Rare Chinese Antique Duplex Silver Pocket Watch key wound for repair. This is a key wound silver open faced pocket watch for spare or repair.  I have no idea of the fault or reason why it is not running. The watch measures just under 2 inches in diameter (46 mm) and the minute hand has broken. It has a very fine second hand and the whole watch has a feel of superior quality.  The key is included. From research I understand that this may be a Crab Claw Duplex watch made specifically for the Chinese market. The movement is an elaborate, highly engraved, attractive piece with blue screws.  The case is not hallmarked but it is stamped with the number 3256 and the letters CF which makes me think it is possibly of Swiss origin. The hallmarking of Swiss silver did not start until 1880 so I think this will date from before then. These appear to be of some value with a couple of very similar watches for sale on Ebay - for repair - asking US $600 and upwards. Ignoring the "Bulgarian" specimens for which several thousand US $ are being asked I feel that there is a real opportunity to be had for someone as I will start this at just £125. Obviously I am looking to make as much as possible as I am selling several items to raise some cash for a new camera. As this has been in the back of a draw for several years, and I can't even remember how I came across it,  I am willing to let it go with a low start price to make some quick cash. Please see my photo's as they are part of my description. No returns as this watch is for repair.
  • Case Colour: Silver
  • Face Colour: Ivory
  • Composition: Solid Silver
  • Product: Pocket watch
  • Age: 1850-1899
  • Pattern: Roman numerals

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