GOOD RARE, ANTIQUE AMERICAN, NATIONAL WATCH Co, WH FERRY, POCKET WATCH, C1871
Item History & Price
A RARE, ANTIQUE AMERICAN NATIONAL WATCH Co WH FERRY POCKET WATCH, c1871, A good example, an American pocket watch by the National Watch Company, dating from c1871.The watch is not currently in working order, therefore being sold as in need of service/repair/restoration. The balance swings freely but the watch runs a short while and stops.The watch has a 11 jewel movement. The movement is signed "W H Ferry" and also "Elgin, Ill...s (Illinois)". The movement is key wound and key set. The white enamel dial is also signed by the maker "National Watch Co., ". The hours are in Roman numerals and their is a sub seconds dial at six o'clock. The dial in good condition but there is a faint hairline from the sub seconds dial to 12 o'clock.The watch has a base metal case, in good condition.This large watch measures 57mm across the case.
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