Rotherhams Silver Demi-Hunter Pocket Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1895
This English demi-hunter pocket watch, produced circa 1895, is attributed to the maker Rotherhams of London and Coventry. The watch features a sterling silver case measuring 50mm in diameter, equipped with a front cover containing a glass aperture, allowing for time viewing without opening the case.
The front cover is decorated with blue enamel Roman numerals. The dial is white with black Roman numerals, spade pointers, and a sunk seconds sub-dial at the six o'clock position. The movement is stem-wound and pin-set, and carries a signature from Rotherhams. The timepiece is accompanied by a heavy English hallmarked silver single Albert chain. The auction description reports that the movement is in good running condition and the case displays only minor scratches consistent with the watch's age.
Evidence at a glance
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- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- circa 1895
- Type
- Demi-hunter pocket watch
- Maker
- Rotherhams
- Material
- Sterling silver
- Provenance
- Ashton-Blakey Vintage Watches
- Dial details
- White dial with sunken seconds
- Case diameter
- 50mm
- Place recorded
- England
- Winding mechanism
- Stem winding and pin set
- Maker / attribution
- Rotherhams
Design
- Visible features
- • Blue enamel Roman numerals on the front cover • White dial with sunk seconds sub-dial • Stem winding and pin set mechanism • Heavy silver Albert chain included
- Case and Dial Design
- The watch is housed in a sterling silver demi-hunter case, which features a protective front cover with a central glass aperture. This design enables the user to check the time without fully opening the watch. The front cover is ornamented with blue enamel Roman numerals around the central opening. The dial is white and displays black Roman numerals in a standard layout, accompanied by black spade-style hands. A sunk seconds sub-dial is positioned at the six o'clock mark. The auction description reports that the case shows only minor scratches and wear, and the dial is in perfect condition.
- Associated Accessories
- The object is sold as a set with a heavy, English-hallmarked silver single Albert chain. The inclusion of the chain is documented as part of the listing by Ashton-Blakey, who notes that they provide such vintage items for the Vintagers Club of America.
- Movement and Functionality
- The timepiece is a stem-wound, pin-set watch. The internal movement is signed by Rotherhams, reflecting the firm's role as both a retailer and a manufacturer of components. The auction description reports that the watch is in excellent condition and currently running well. The internal covers of the silver case feature British hallmarks, though the specific date or assay office details are not enumerated.
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: Specific hallmark dates are not documented in the source
- Research required: Exact movement reference or serial number is not provided