Unknown manufacturer pocket watch

[Aethelflaed]

Hello everyone,

I picked up a key wound pocket watch over the holidays in England, I have absolutely no idea the make, model. The serial number #5640252 is clearly visible inside the back of the case but that's about it. I'd appreciate and thoughts or ever better yet an identification.

[RichardHarris123]

I think identification may be impossible.  Pretty sure it's a  cylinder escapement but other than that?  

[watchweasol]

Hi try putting the serial number through the pocketwatchdatabase.   Cylinder movement , might find other markings on the front plate under the dail

[oldhippy]

The case isn't English silver no English hallmark. The movement is probably French or Swiss.  It is a cylinder movement, hands are in the style called Spade and the decorative dial is typical of French/Swiss the same goes for the case decoration. Date around 1880's to 1890's   

[Aethelflaed]

Thank you very much everyone! I'll add an update when I get it ready for a cleaning. Hopefully next weekend. I'm still pretty new at repair, is this something rare or special enough that I shouldn't touch it?

[RichardHarris123]

No, not rare or special.