Record Watch Co. Sterling Silver Pocket Watch for Harris Stone
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1928
This open-face pocket watch is presented in a sterling silver case manufactured by the Dennison Watch Case Company, bearing official Birmingham silver hallmarks.
The watch is signed on the dial for the retailer Harris Stone of Leeds. Dating to approximately 1928, the watch is accompanied by a 27 cm sterling silver chain and a horse-and-horseshoe silver fob. The movement is a Swiss-made, manual-wind mechanical caliber by Record Watch Co., containing fifteen jewels. The dial features black Arabic numerals, blued steel hands, and a subsidiary seconds dial at the six o'clock position.
The case back incorporates a traditional decorative motif. According to the source, the watch is in good working order, and the silver elements, including the hallmarked chain, remain in noted condition. The combination of a Swiss movement and English Dennison case was a frequent configuration for watches distributed in Britain during this era.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Open-face pocket watch
- Maker
- Record Watch Co.
- Movement
- 15-jewel manual-wind
- Retailer
- Harris Stone of Leeds
- Case Maker
- Dennison Watch Case Company
- Case Material
- Sterling Silver
- Place recorded
- England
- Maker / attribution
- Record Watch Co.
- Included Accessories
- 27cm silver chain and horse/horseshoe fob
Design
- Case and Dial
- The pocket watch features an open-face design with a 52 mm sterling silver case produced by the Dennison Watch Case Company. The case is authenticated by official Birmingham sterling silver hallmarks. The case back is adorned with a traditional engraved motif. The dial is finished in white and features black Arabic numerals and blued steel hands. It is signed by the retailer, Harris Stone of Leeds. A subsidiary seconds dial is located at the six o'clock position. The dial is described as being in entirely original condition.
- Visible features
- • Case features a decorative traditional engraving on the back cover. • The dial is signed 'Harris Stone Leeds' and includes a subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock. • The movement is marked '15 Jewels'. • Chain links bear the lion passant hallmark indicating sterling silver.
- Chain and Accessories
- The watch is accompanied by a matching sterling silver chain measuring 27 cm in length. Each link of the chain is marked with the 'lion passant', indicating sterling silver quality. Also included is a sterling silver fob featuring a horse head and horseshoe motif, intended to complement the aesthetic of the timepiece. The overall presentation is consistent with the style of the early twentieth century.
- Movement and Function
- The movement is a manual-wind mechanical caliber containing 15 jewels, manufactured by the Swiss firm Record Watch Co. The source reports that the watch is currently in good working condition, with a smooth winding operation. No detailed records regarding recent servicing or precision testing are available.
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 exact provenance and full maintenance history of the movement are not documented in the source.
- Research required: The dating to circa 1928 is an approximate attribution provided by the source.