Thomas Russell & Son 9K Gold Full Hunter Pocket Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1921
Maker / issuer
Thomas Russell & SonThis Thomas Russell & Son full hunter pocket watch is presented in a 9K gold case with a smooth finish, manufactured by Dennison. The watch measures 49 mm in diameter and features a hinged inner back and front cover, with the latter designed to open to 90 degrees.
The dial is white enamel with Roman numerals, blued steel hands, and signed "Thos. Russell & Son, Liverpool, Swiss Made," alongside a "Tempus Fugit" trademark depicting a winged wheel in the sky. The watch is powered by a nickel 3/4 plate movement with a lever escapement, 10 jewels, and is stem-wound and stem-set. The timepiece is accompanied by a period leather box lined with silk and velvet. The auction description notes a small bruise on the edge of the case.
The firm held a royal warrant as makers to Queen Victoria and the Duke of Edinburgh.
Evidence at a glance
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- Catalogue references
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Full hunter pocket watch
- Maker
- Thomas Russell & Son
- Winding
- Stem wind and set
- Diameter
- 49 mm
- Material
- 9K Gold
- Trademark
- Tempus Fugit
- Case Maker
- Dennison
- Escapement
- Lever
- Movement type
- Nickel 3/4 plate
- Place recorded
- England
- Maker / attribution
- Thomas Russell & Son
Design
- Case and Dial
- The timepiece is housed in a 9K gold full hunter case manufactured by Dennison, featuring a plain, smooth exterior finish. The construction includes both a hinged inner back and a front cover. According to the provided information, the front cover is designed to release and open to a 90-degree angle when the crown is depressed. The white enamel dial features a double sunk design. It is marked with Roman numerals and equipped with blued steel hands. The dial bears the inscription "Thos. Russell & Son, Liverpool, Swiss Made" and includes the "Tempus Fugit" logo, which depicts a winged wheel in the sky. The dial is shielded by a mineral glass crystal.
- Visible features
- • White enamel double sunk dial with Roman numerals • Tempus Fugit winged wheel emblem on dial • Smooth plain finish on 9K gold hunter case • Period leather box with silk and velvet interior
- Movement and Mechanism
- The watch is driven by a nickel 3/4 plate movement which is described as being in good working order. The movement utilizes a lever escapement and is marked as having 10 jewels. The signature "Thos Russell & Son. Liverpool Swiss made" is present on the movement plate, which also features an engraving of the firm's "Tempus Fugit" logo. Operational functions for the timepiece are controlled through the crown, utilizing a stem-wind and stem-set mechanism.
- Condition and Provenance
- The watch is sold with a period leather box, which features a lined interior of silk and velvet. Regarding the condition of the watch, the dial is reported to be in mint condition. The case is described as being in lovely overall condition, though there is a small bruise noted on the edge. The maker, Thomas Russell & Son, is noted in the source as having achieved success as a watch and clock maker, including holding a royal warrant to Queen Victoria and the Duke of Edinburgh.
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 production year is stated as circa 1921 without specific hallmarks provided in the description
- Research required: The extent and origin of the 'tiny bruise' on the case edge are not fully detailed