Rotherham & Sons 18 Carat Gold Full Hunter Pocket Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1907
This is an 18 carat gold full hunter pocket watch measuring 50 mm in width, featuring a Birmingham gold hallmark for 1907 and case maker's mark JR. The white enamel dial is styled with black Roman numerals, an outer minute track, a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock, and blued steel hands.
It is powered by a manual-wound lever movement signed and numbered 272051, accompanied by a fitted Rotherhams box.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Hunter-case watch
- Case Number
- 513
- Total Weight
- 119.5g
- Case Diameter
- 50mm
- Hallmark Date
- 1907
- Place recorded
- United Kingdom
- Movement Number
- 272051
- Case Maker's Mark
- JR
- Maker / attribution
- Rotherham & Sons
Design
- Dial and Hands
- The dial is white enamel with black Roman numerals and a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock, paired with blued steel hour, minute, and subsidiary seconds hands. Dial text includes 'ROTHERHAM & SONS' beneath 12 o'clock positioned above a trademark symbol, along with a red arched inscription above the center arbor. Regarding condition, the auction catalogue notes 'one very minor hairline crack between 10 and 11 o'clock position visible under an eyeglass, otherwise the dial is clean'.
- Visible features
- • Front hunter cover opened to reveal a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals and a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock. • Blued steel hour, minute, and subsidiary seconds hands. • Fluted gold winding crown with an attached rounded bow bearing hallmark stamps. • Dial marked 'ROTHERHAM & SONS' beneath 12 o'clock above a trademark symbol, along with a red arched inscription above the center arbor.
- Movement and Accessories
- The movement is not depicted in the available primary photograph. According to the auction description, it is a manual-wound lever movement that is signed and numbered 272051. The seller condition notes state that the hand setting functions correctly, the watch winds smoothly, and the movement is in going order. The lot also includes a 'Rotherhams fitted box'.
- Case and Exterior Details
- The watch is an 18 carat gold full hunter measuring 50 mm wide, with a catalogued total weight of 119.5 grams. Visible inspection reveals a fluted gold winding crown and an attached rounded bow bearing hallmark stamps. The auction catalogue records a Birmingham gold hallmark for 1907, the case maker's mark 'JR', and case number 513. The auction house condition report notes surface scratches on the case, small dents on the case sides and covers, and scratches across the plexi glass.
Identification
- Serial number
- 272051
- 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 surface scratches and small dents on the case sides and covers, along with scratches on the plexi glass.
- Research required: Source notes a very minor hairline crack between 10 and 11 o'clock on the dial visible under magnification.