Antique E. S. Yates & Co. Pocket Watch, 1874

Stylish E. S. Yates & Co. pocket watch with solid silver casing. This beautiful watch was made in Liverpool, England in 1874 and remains in very good conditions. It mounts a key-wind mechanism with a chain inside, quite a peculiar system in perfect working order. The key is original from the time and so are all the component parts and pieces that make up this antique pocket watch. The watchs delicate face rests under the original front glass pane. It bears black Roman numbers and hands. It also shows off the printed manufactured name: E.S. YATES & CO. LIVERPOOL. The rear cap is decorated with a lovely classic shield and inside bears several hallmarks that identify the silver casings origin and maker. Among them we find the silversmiths mark (P. W.) and the serial number 651. On the other hand, the movement bears the manufacturers signature and the serial number Nº 21356 engraved in the metal. For its lovely design and great working order, this gorgeous antique pocket watch deserves to belong to a stylish collector. Measurements: Width: 44 mm.E. S. Yates & Co. - History The Yates/Samuel family was one of the two wealthiest and most influential in the Liverpool Jewish community from the late 18th century to the 20th century. It was also probably the largest. Ellis Samuel Yates (1805-1849) was in business by 1825 and seems to have continued until at least the middle of the century, making watches of good quality with some unusual and enterprising features. The manufacturing business premises were located in Lord Street. He died in June 1849 at the early age of 45.