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Hello everyone,

I picked up a key wound pocket watch over the holidays in England, I have absolutely no idea the make, model. The serial number #5640252 is clearly visible inside the back of the case but that's about it. I'd appreciate and thoughts or ever better yet an identification.

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The case isn't English silver no English hallmark. The movement is probably French or Swiss.  It is a cylinder movement, hands are in the style called Spade and the decorative dial is typical of French/Swiss the same goes for the case decoration. Date around 1880's to 1890's   

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Thank you very much everyone! I'll add an update when I get it ready for a cleaning. Hopefully next weekend. I'm still pretty new at repair, is this something rare or special enough that I shouldn't touch it?

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