Mappin & Webb Gents Pocket Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1909
This gents pocket watch is a hunter-cased timepiece featuring a white enamel dial with Roman numerals and a subsidiary seconds dial positioned at the six o'clock mark.
The watch is signed 'Mappin & Webb Ltd, London' on both the dial and the back plate. It is wound via a stem and button mechanism and operates using a lever escapement and a bimetallic balance. The gold hunter case bears an engraved monogram consisting of an 'A' interlaced with a 'J', with the year '1913' engraved below. The case interior is marked with the initials 'J.R.' and the serial number '11064', which is also present on the back plate.
Hallmarked in London for 1909, the watch was donated to the collection in 1941 by Mr. John Askew. Its external dimensions measure approximately 7.5 cm in length and 5.2 cm in outside diameter.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- circa 1909
- Type
- Hunter-cased pocket watch
- Maker
- Mappin & Webb Ltd
- Hallmarks
- London hallmark for 1909
- Provenance
- Donated by Mr John Askew, 1941
- Case material
- Gold
- Movement type
- Lever escapement
- Serial number
- 11064
- Place recorded
- England
- Maker / attribution
- Mappin & Webb Ltd
- Registration number
- ST 21618
Design
- Visible features
- • Engraved monogram 'AJ' with '1913' on the hunter cover • White enamel dial with Roman numeral indices • Subsidiary seconds dial at the 6 o'clock position • Stem and button winding crown
- Case and Dial Design
- The watch is housed in a gold hunter case, which protects the dial behind a hinged metal cover. The exterior of the hunter case features a personalized engraving consisting of the letters 'A' and 'J' interlaced, with the date '1913' prominently displayed underneath. This cover opens to reveal a white enamel dial marked with black Roman numerals. A subsidiary seconds dial is located at the base of the main dial at the 6 o'clock position. The dial surface is signed with the retailer's name, 'Mappin & Webb Ltd, London'. The case interior contains additional identifying marks, including the initials 'J.R.' and the serial number '11064'.
- Movement and Mechanism
- The internal movement of the watch is powered by a mainspring, which is wound through the stem and button mechanism located at the top of the case. The watch utilizes a lever escapement to regulate the release of energy, paired with a bimetallic balance wheel, a configuration intended for temperature compensation in timekeeping. The movement is marked with the retailer's details and specific identifier numbers. The back plate displays the inscription 'Mappin & Webb Ltd, London', the serial number '11064', and
- Hallmarks and Documentation
- The watch casing provides historical information through a series of stamps and hallmarks. Inside the gold case, there is a mark consisting of a crown and the number 18, accompanied by the London hallmark specifically for the year 1909. This provides evidence for both the composition and the date of manufacture. The object was acquired by the museum in 1941 via a donation from Mr. John Askew. The piece is recorded under the registration number ST 21618.
Identification
- Serial number
- 11064
- 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 exact horological function of the 'Royal' mark on the back plate is not specified
- Research required: The specific significance of the 'J.R.' initials inside the case remains undocumented