Lancashire Watch Co. Ltd Silver Pocket Watch – Chester 1891 –– English Lever Movement Offered for auction is an authentic Victorian English pocket watch manufactured by Lancashire Watch Company Ltd, Prescot & London, one of the earliest British watch factories organized on the American industrial production model (active 1889–1910). This is a classic gentleman’s full hunter pocket watch in solid sterling silver with a robust English lever movement. Maker & Origin Dial signed: Lancashire Watch Co. Ltd – London & Prescot Manufactured in Prescot, Lancashire, England Early industrial British watch production Lancashire Watch Co. was a direct British competitor to American manufacturers such as Waltham and Elgin. Precise Dating – British Hallmarks The inner case bears clear British silver hallmarks: Lion Passant → Sterling Silver (.925) Chester Assay Office mark (wheat sheaves shield) Date letter → 1891 Case maker mark → letter “P” Case serial number → 78216 Case hallmarked in 1891 Movement is contemporary, approx. 1891–1893 Case Material: Solid Sterling Silver (.925) Type: Full Hunter Case (front and back covers) Assayed in Chester, England Case number: 78216 Interior monogram engraving Honest age-related wear and light scratches consistent with age (English watches commonly used separate case makers.) Dial Original white enamel dial Black Roman numerals Sub-seconds at 6 o’clock Original blued steel and gilt Louis-style hands Signed Lancashire Watch Co. Very good condition for its age with minor signs of use. Movement Movement serial: No. 794016 Type: English Lever Escapement Stem wind Pin set (typical British setting system) Gilt 3/4 plate movement Regulator marked FAST / SLOW Engraving: “Refersing Pinion” A robust industrial British movement designed for daily use. Historical Context A genuine Victorian pocket watch produced during the rise of industrial watchmaking in Britain, when Lancashire Watch Co. aimed to compete with the American mass-production watch industry. Condition In very good condition for a 130 years old watch Movement appears clean and complete Sold as vintage/collectors item (service history unknown) Please refer to the photos as part of the description of the watch. Fast delivery 2-3 working days with DHL Express!!