John Forrest Solid Silver Pocket Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1907
This open-face pocket watch is housed in a solid silver case attributed by the seller to Dennison, bearing hallmarks for Birmingham in 1907. Measuring approximately 52 mm in diameter and 19 mm in thickness, the case features a coin-edged perimeter, a plain rear cartouche, and an inner brass movement protector.
The white enamel dial exhibits black Roman numerals, an outer minute track, and a subsidiary seconds subdial at 6 o'clock. It is inscribed 'CHRONOMETER MAKER TO THE ADMIRALTY' and 'JOHN FORREST LONDON' below a depicted tree trademark.
Evidence at a glance
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- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Open-face pocket watch
- Case Maker
- Dennison
- Dimensions
- 52mm diameter x 19mm
- Dial Material
- White enamel
- Hallmark Date
- 1907
- Place recorded
- United Kingdom
- Movement Protector
- Brass
- Maker / attribution
- John Forrest
Design
- Dial and Hands
- The watch features a white enamel dial with black Roman numeral hour indices and an outer minute track. A subsidiary seconds subdial is situated at the 6 o'clock position. The dial surface is marked 'CHRONOMETER MAKER TO THE ADMIRALTY' and 'JOHN FORREST LONDON' beneath a depiction of a tree emblem. Visual observation indicates disparate coloration among the hands, with a gold-tone hour hand accompanied by darker minute and subsidiary seconds hands. The seller describes the dial as having 'no major damage' and notes 'gold hands' alongside a 'small sweep second hand dial'.
- Visible features
- • White enamel dial with black Roman numeral hour indices and an outer minute track • Subsidiary seconds subdial positioned at 6 o'clock • Dial marked 'CHRONOMETER MAKER TO THE ADMIRALTY' and 'JOHN FORREST LONDON' beneath a tree emblem • Silver case with coin-edged rim detailing, pendant, and circular top bow • Disparate hand coloration with a gold-tone hour hand and darker minute and subsidiary seconds hands
- Case Construction and Dimensions
- The open-face pocket watch is housed in a solid silver case attributed by the seller to Dennison. The seller reports coin-edged rim detailing, a strong top bow with original fixing, and an unengraved plain cartouche on the back cover. The listing also records an inner brass movement protector. Reported dimensions for the case are 52 mm in diameter and 19 mm in thickness. The seller claims the case carries full hallmarks for Birmingham dating to 1907.
- Listing Inconsistencies and Movement Documentation
- Several discrepancies appear in the seller's description. The listing headline mentions 'London 1907', whereas the descriptive text cites 'full Hallmarks for Birmingham 1907'. Additionally, while the listing title labels the item as a 'Pocket Watch Chronograph', the visible dial layout reflects a standard time-only watch with running subsidiary seconds rather than a chronograph mechanism. The movement is not depicted in listing imagery and remains concealed behind the reported inner brass protector. Movement specifications, calibre, and escapement details are not recorded in this source beyond the seller's remarks that the watch is in working condition and inscribed 'John Forres maker to the Admiralty'.
Identification
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The seller describes the watch as a 'Pocket Watch Chronograph', but visible dial layout reflects a standard time-only watch with subsidiary seconds
- Research required: Movement is concealed and not depicted in the listing imagery
- Research required: The listing title cites 'London 1907' while description text specifies Birmingham hallmarks for 1907