Pocket Watch

[crystal-101]

Hi can anyone help me please with the makers mark & the age of the caseing on the watch. All i know is it was made in chester? Allso with the maker's name on the watch Russell & son London.



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[fiona]

The year mark is Chester 1898-9. The maker of the watch case may possibly be W. Roskell of Liverpool. Thomas Russell was an early manufacturer of quality keyless pocket watches, and operated in Liverpool also.
Cordially, Fiona

[crystal-101]

Thank you very much for your help Fiona.