#175 • Dent, heavy 18K HC free-sprung keyless lever

Part of 261022 - "Fall Featured Auction" Horology, Jewelry & Coins - October 1 - 22 (timed auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

High bid $3,700.00

Status: Available

Live bidding starts Oct 22, 2026 11:00 AM EDT

EPW - Dent, 61 Strand & 4 Royal Exchange, London, free-sprung keyless lever, 52mm, heavy 18K gold original HC bearing London hallmarks for 1919, "F . T" in oval cameo above "London" for casemaker Frederick Thoms, case front with armorial symbols above banner bearing motto "Sub Cruce Salus" (Latin: Salvation under the cross), gold cuvette engraved "Presented by the Mining Association of Great Britain to Sir Edw. W. D. Ward, B.T., K.C.B., in token of appreciation of most valuable assistance rendered during a critical period," cream colored enamel SS dial, SW-pin-set, fully capped lever escapement, free-sprung balance with diamond endstone, 20-21J, gilt mvt, s#58692 with matching serial number within case and to dial. Gross weight of assembled watch 79.8 dwt (124.1 g). An attractive watch with case engraved for Sir Edward Willis Duncan Ward, 1st Baronet (1853-1928), a distinguished British army officer and administrator who ultimately served as Permanent Under-Secretary at the War Office. CONDITION: Mvt: Running, fine-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, some haze spotting to plates, some ultra-fine scratch striations from past wiping(s); dial flawless in visible portion; excellent hands; case shows light wear, some scattered dings, reduced engraving detail, case front opening slightly wide of 90 degrees and front lift-springs not contacting lid to fully opened position allowing lid to tilt back a small bit toward closed with gravity; tight bow, replacement crown shows hardly any wear; good glass crystal. Estimate: $5,600 - $6,400 JH-81132