T.R. Russell 18ct Gold Open Faced Pocket Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Circa 1886
This open-faced pocket watch features an 18ct gold case measuring 40 mm in diameter and weighing 49 grams in total, according to the auctioneer. The watch is fitted with a gold-coloured dial decorated with a central foliate motif and black Roman numeral hour markers, encircled by a textured bezel border.
The reverse of the case is described as having foliate and cartouche engraving, while an inner case inscription records the date 1886. The movement is signed T.R. Russell. The lot is accompanied by a key and a fitted retailer box.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Open-face watch
- Dial Design
- Gold coloured foliate dial with Roman numerals
- Case Material
- 18ct gold
- Place recorded
- United Kingdom
- Case Decoration
- Foliate engraved and cartouche decoration to the back case
- Inscription Date
- 1886
- Movement Signature
- T.R. Russell
- Maker / attribution
- T.R. Russell
- Dimensions and Weight
- 40mm diameter, 49 grams
Design
- Visible features
- • Gold-tone dial centered with engraved floral sprays and framed by black Roman numerals and blued hands. • Patterned engine-turned or foliate borders around the bezel and case band. • Suspension loop at the top attached to a bow with an additional jump ring, shown alongside an ornate metal watch key.
- Dial and Movement
- The watch is fitted with a gold-coloured, foliate-decorated dial featuring Roman numerals. The movement is signed by the maker, T.R. Russell.
- Associated Accessories
- The lot includes a watch key and a fitted retailer box for T.R. Russell, located at 18 Church Street, Liverpool. An inscription is recorded on the inner case, dated 1886.
- Case Construction and Decoration
- The pocket watch features an 18ct gold case. It measures 40mm in diameter and has a weight of 49 grams. The reverse of the case is decorated with foliate engraving and a cartouche.
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 fitted box and inner case inscription described in the text are not shown in this photograph.
- Research required: The 1886 date is based solely on an inner case inscription cited by the cataloguer.