28th Jun, 2022 10:00
Fine Jewellery and Watches
547
An 18ct gold lever set open faced chronograph pocket watch
An 18ct gold lever set open faced chronograph pocket watch,
57mm diameter, with a white enamel dial, black Roman numerals and gold spade hands, with a blued centre second sweep. The case back with engraved monogram 'LR', to gold cuvette with presentation inscription 'Presented to County Councillor Levi Rees, by the inhabitants of Cwmllynfell & Cwmtwrch, as a token of regard & in recognition of his valuable public services, 6th July 1891'. Movement signed W Williams, 29 Castle St, Swansea, no. 94289. Birmingham 1890, 180.41g
Levi Rees was headmaster of schools in Cwmllynfell & Cwmtwrch, before retiring from teaching to take up a post at Brynhenllys Colliery. He became one of the leading colliery proprietors in the Swansea valley and maintained a very active public life, serving as County Councillor for Brecon for seven years, and on various local school boards. An article in the South Wales Daily News, dated 8th July 1891, mentions the gift of the gold watch: "...in the evening a meeting was held, presided over by Dr Howell Rees, J.P., Cwmamman, at which Councillor Rees was presented with a handsome gold watch and chain, two pairs of gold-rimmed spectacles, a purse of gold, and an illuminated address as a slight recognition of the valuable services which he has rendered in this and the neighbouring districts during the last 40 years."
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Sold for £2,000
Condition Report
Currently running. No guarantee as to timekeeping or continued running.
Crown winds and hands adjust.
The chronograph button is not functioning - the hand does not stop.
Minor marks to dial, scratches to glass, and some chips to glass edge.
Minor surface marks/scratches to case.
Some dents to the case edges, and the edges of the case back.
Wear to the top of the bow.
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Auction: Fine Jewellery and Watches, 28th Jun, 2022
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