A SILVER DECK WATCH BY J. PLAYER & SON, COVENTRY, CIRCA 1887

with 1¾in. enamel dial with broad arrow mark, Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial and blued steel hands, contained in silver case hallmarked for London 1887 with rear key wind, hinged front glass and dial to gilt brass mounted fusee movement with dust cover, signed as per title and numbered '25454' with broad arrow mark, detached lever escapement with bi-metallic balance, contained in a fitted two-tier box with Greenwich issue label dated 8th August 1918 and inset ivory label to lid with makers name, number and broad arrow mark -- 2½ x 3½ x 4‏½in. (6.5 x 9 x 11.5cm.)

Condition Report

Running well at the time of writing; dial clean and no evidence of chipping or cracks, detent appears to be in good order - pls refer to additional images.

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