Thomas Armstrong & Brother Sterling Silver Pocket Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1906
This open face pocket watch is attributed by the source to Thomas Armstrong & Brother and housed in an English-made sterling silver case. The catalog notes an open face movement with a 3/4 plate, gilt finish, and French pin-set mechanism, numbered 519/156652 and dated to circa 1906.
The dial is white enamel with black Roman numerals, an outer minute track, and an inset subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock. Visible elements include a contrasting gold-toned fluted crown within a round bow and a pin-set pusher at the bezel edge near 1 o'clock. The source records accompanying sterling silver chain and an award fob.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Open-face watch
- Maker
- Thomas Armstrong & Brother
- Circa Date
- circa 1906
- Case Material
- Sterling silver
- Place recorded
- United Kingdom
- Movement Number
- 519/156652
- Dial Description
- White dial with Roman numerals and sub-dial
- Maker / attribution
- Thomas Armstrong & Brother
- Movement Configuration
- 3/4 plate, gilt finish, French pin set
Design
- Visible features
- • White dial with black Roman numeral hour markers and outer track. • Inset subsidiary seconds dial positioned above the 6 o'clock marker. • Contrasting gold-toned fluted winding crown fitted inside a circular silver-colored bow. • Small pin-set pusher protruding on the upper case rim to the right of the stem near 1 o'clock.
- Dial and External Features
- The timepiece presents an open-face configuration with a white dial displaying black Roman numeral hour indicators and an outer minute track. An inset subsidiary seconds register is positioned at the 6 o'clock position. A contrasting gold-toned fluted winding crown is set within a circular silver-colored bow. On the upper rim of the case, to the right of the stem near the 1 o'clock position, sits a protruding pin-set pusher.
- Reported Movement and Case Details
- According to the auction listing, the watch is fitted in an English-made sterling silver case. The source describes age-related wear, particularly to the case reverse which reportedly features an ornate monogram, though the back is not visible in the provided image. The catalog records an open-face movement configuration with a 3/4 plate, gilt finish, and French pin-set mechanism, numbered 519/156652 and dated circa 1906. The listing also notes that the watch wound and ran at the time of cataloging, but could not be set.
- Chain, Fob, and Attribution Context
- The lot includes an 11.5-inch sterling silver chain accompanied by an attached award fob or charm inscribed "HMI Cup 1908." Together, the chain and fob have a reported approximate total weight of 0.945 troy ounces. Attribution to maker Thomas Armstrong & Brother is based entirely on the auction description, as no maker name is visible on the dial and internal movement or case markings are not pictured.
Identification
- Serial number
- 519/156652
- 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: Movement and case back are not visible in the provided photograph.
- Research required: The source reports the watch wound and ran at listing but could not be set.
- Research required: Reported maker attribution is not signed on the visible dial surface.