Circa 1770 and later — Alexander Mitchelson, London. A silver key wind pair case pocket watch with centre seconds

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Estimate: £800–£1,200 hammer ≈ $1,076–$1,614
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Sale: Bonhams — Watches and Wristwatches, London, Knightsbridge · 16 November 2021
Record ID: TB-2026-647450
Record: first seen 21 Jul 2026 · updated 22 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Alexander Mitchelson, London. A Silver Key Wind Pair Case Pocket Watch With Centre Seconds, Circa 1770 and later. Bonhams, 16 Nov 2021, lot 21. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-647450.

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Alexander Mitchelson, London. A Silver Key Wind Pair Case Pocket Watch With Centre Seconds, Circa 1770 and later. Bonhams, 16 Nov 2021, lot 21. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-647450.

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From the same sale Watches and Wristwatches · Nov 2021

Lot	Artist	Estimate
Circa 1780	Daniel De St. Leu For George Prior, London. A Fine And Large Gilt Metal And Painted Horn Pair Case Two Train Quarter Striking Clock Watch, Made For The Turkish Market	£2,400–£3,300
London Hallmark for 1772	Sylvens Phylander, London. A Silver Key Wind Calendar Pair Case Pocket Watch	£500–£700
London Hallmark for 1778	Michael Lade, Canterbury. A Silver Key Wind Pair Case Pocket Watch	£500–£700
Circa 1790	Moricand & Compagnie. A Continental Gold And Seed Pearl Set Key Wind Open Face Pocket Watch With Enamel Decoration	£1,800–£2,200
Circa 1800	Charles Green. A Gold And Enamel Key Wind Open Face Pocket Watch	£1,000–£1,500
Circa 1900	An 18k Gold Key Wind Half Hunter Pocket Watch	£700–£900

Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band

Artist	Lot	Result USD, incl. premium	Sale
Alexander Mitchelson, London. A Silver Key Wind Pair Case Pocket Watch With Centre Seconds	Circa 1770 and later	$864	Bonhams, Feb 2022
Rolex. A 9k Gold Manual Wind Bracelet Watch	Orchid, Ref: 9809, Circa 1962		Bonhams, Sep 2023
Rolex. A 9k Gold Manual Wind Bracelet Watch	Precision, Chester Hallmark for 1960		Bonhams, Nov 2023
Omega. A 9k Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch	Ref: 14191, c. 1944		Bonhams, Feb 2025
Omega. A 9k Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch	London Hallmark for 1965		Bonhams, Sep 2020
Patek Philippe. An 18k Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch	Ellipse, Ref: 4461, Circa 1965		Bonhams, Feb 2020
Omega. A 9k Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch	Circa 1961		Bonhams, Nov 2021
Rolex. A 9k Gold Manual Wind Bracelet Watch	Ref: 12868, Birmingham Hallmark for 1960		Bonhams, Jan 2026

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