English sterling silver open faced pocket watch and fob chain c.1871

Introducing a beautiful English sterling silver open faced pocket watch and fob chain c.1871.

A handsome and authentic example of Victorian horology, this English sterling silver open-faced pocket watch, dated circa 1871, is a timeless piece of both function and style.

The watch features a classic silver enamel dial with Roman numerals, complemented by elegant blued steel hands and a subsidiary seconds dial—hallmarks of quality 19th-century watchmaking. The finely engraved centre adds a subtle decorative flourish, while maintaining a clean and highly legible design.

Encased in solid sterling silver, the outer case displays a finely engine-turned finish to the reverse, centred with a vacant cartouche—traditionally intended for personal engraving. The case retains a pleasing weight and patina, reflecting its age and careful preservation over more than 150 years.

Accompanying the watch is a substantial sterling silver fob chain, complete with T-bar and swivel clasps, perfectly suited for wear with a waistcoat and adding both practicality and period charm.

Pieces such as this evoke the refinement of Victorian gentleman’s attire, where the pocket watch was both an essential timekeeping instrument and a statement of taste.

Can be posted Australia wide.