Silver patent lever pocket watch engraved with cavalry scenes.

2 in. diam. patent lever pocket watch with coin silver hunter case (cracks to dial with loose cover glass, some tarnishing throughout, not in running condition). Obverse features an engraved scene showing a Union cavalryman sweeping in front of his tent. Reverse features engraved scene showing a mounted soldier on a rearing horse. Dial marked for Robert Roskell, Liverpool, England. Front and rear cover interiors stamped with serial number "1393." Cuvette engraved, "Patent Lever / Full Jewelled / Robt Roskell / Liverpool." Attached to the case ring is a silver 3-strand watch chain. Housed in a red and blue velvet-lined wooden box containing two keys and detached stem.

The Civil War Collection of James C. Frasca

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Silver patent lever pocket watch engraved with cavalry scenes.

The Civil War Collection of James C. Frasca

The Civil War Collection of James C. Frasca

Silver patent lever pocket watch engraved with cavalry scenes.

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Silver patent lever pocket watch engraved with cavalry scenes.