Kendal & Dent Solid Silver Pocket Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1905
This Edwardian open-face pocket watch by Kendal & Dent is housed in a solid silver case hallmarked for Chester, 1905, according to the source. The white dial displays black Roman numerals, blued steel hands, and a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock, inscribed 'Kendal & Dent London Makers to the Admiralty'.
The source notes that this Admiralty inscription is also stamped on the watch movement. Accompanied by a hallmarked silver Albert chain with a silver fob dated circa 1910, the watch is presented in a fitted Mappin & Webb London retailer box.
Evidence at a glance
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Open-face pocket watch
- Maker
- Kendal & Dent
- Chain and Fob
- Silver Albert chain with silver fob circa 1910
- Assay and Date
- Chester 1905
- Place recorded
- United Kingdom
- Dial Description
- White dial, black numerals, blue steel hands
- Dial Inscription
- Makers to the Admiralty
- Maker / attribution
- Kendal & Dent
Design
- Visible features
- • White dial with black Roman numerals and a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock. • Dial is inscribed 'KENDAL & DENT / LONDON / MAKERS TO THE ADMIRALTY'. • Open-face silver case with a gilt winding crown and round bow. • Housed in a fitted Mappin & Webb box lined with dark blue velvet and cream-colored silk inscribed with the retailer's details. • Accompanied by a graduated silver curb Albert chain, T-bar, and shaped shield fob.
- Dial and Visual Presentation
- The pocket watch displays a clear white dial marked with black Roman numerals, blued steel hands, and a subsidiary seconds dial positioned at 6 o'clock. Visual observation records the inscription 'KENDAL & DENT / LONDON / MAKERS TO THE ADMIRALTY' on the dial face. The open-face silver casing is fitted with a round bow and a contrasting gold-coloured winding button at the 12 o'clock position. While the primary visual face appears intact under normal inspection, the seller notes a condition defect consisting of a small chip located on the edge of the dial between 1 and 2 o'clock, which is reportedly only noticeable when the front bezel is removed.
- Associated Box and Albert Chain
- The watch is accompanied by a silver Albert chain, with the seller stating that each link is hallmarked. Attached is a silver fob that the dealer dates to circa 1910. Housing the ensemble is a retailer case from Mappin & Webb London, lined in dark blue velvet and cream-colored silk in the lid inscribed with the retailer's details. The seller asserts that the watch would have originally been sold by Mappin & Webb, though independent documentary proof is not provided in the source.
- Case Construction and Movement Details
- According to dealer documentation, the solid silver case features an inner dust cover and bears Chester assay hallmarks dating it to the Edwardian period in 1905. The case exterior includes a plain cartouche, with the dealer reporting intact hinges without splits or previous repairs. The interior mechanism is described by the seller as bearing the stamp 'Makers to the Admiralty', mirroring the inscription found across the dial. The seller reports that the movement has been serviced and is running and keeping time; however, caliber specifics, jeweling, escapement configuration, and internal movement photographs are not documented in the listing.
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: Source reports a small chip on the edge of the dial between 1 and 2 o'clock, noting it is only visible when the front bezel is removed.
- Research required: Movement details and hallmarks are documented by the seller and not visible in the primary listing photograph.