SMITHS ENGLISH SILVER POCKET WATCH 1770

This is a fine example of a vintage Smiths of Dublin pocket watch from the late 18th century.

It is an English silver pair cased Verge, the outer case is silver and is London hall marked, which dates to 1770.

The inner case is again silver with its original stem and bow.

Both have no pattern just a smooth finish. This example has some minor scratches and dings.

The movement is a full plate verge movement with Jn Smith London impressed into it.

It also bears the serial number #2083.

The movement is in good working order which always help in getting a good price.

The dial is white enamel with black enamel roman numerals with minutes written above in mubers (5 minute intervals).

The hands are blue rolled steel beetle and poker hands.

The dial and hands are in good condition.

It is valued at around £1200-£1250

Wooden Smiths Empire Westminster Mantle clock 1910-1930

Here is a Wooden dialed and housed mantle clock Made by Smiths Empire of Enfield.

It was made around the early 20th century somewhere between 1910-30.

The mechanism feels over wound so does need attention.

The smiths Empire was taken over by Ingersol in the 1900's but its ranges were for tailored for the middle class who did not have the financial means to buy a far more prestigious brand.

However watches and clocks by Smiths were still of the highest quality and highlly collectable.

This particular item values at around £30 - £60 in perfect working order.

Smiths Astral 'Empire' gents wrist watch

Here is a fine example of a vintage gents 9ct gold Smtihs Astral wrist watch.

It has a leather strap which looks to be in good condition.

Astral is made by the same english watch maker that makes the Smiths Empire that have been shown in earlier posts.

This watch is most likely 9ct Gold but seeing as it is not on the advert i can not be sure.

The seller is estimating it will sell for £200 as it is in perfect working order.

Smiths Empire and Astrals are very popular with collectors and some quality pieces can fetch hundreds of pounds.

Smiths Empire pocket Watch

Here is a fine example of a smiths pocket watch.

It features a whit dial green hands and is stering silver case.

Unfortunately this example is not working and is missing its glass front.

Smiths empire pocket watches are a model made by Smiths Industries limited.

I do not know much about the company other than the 2 most popular models were the Empire and the Astral.

Also After the 2nd world war the company briefly joined with Ingersol Watch Company although this only lasted until 1969.

This watch sold for £22.00