William Ehrhardt Silver Pocket Watch with Albert Chain, Vesta and Fob
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1896
This Victorian-era pocket watch is signed by the Birmingham manufacturer William Ehrhardt and dates to 1896. The 52.5mm diameter silver case features coin-edging and a vacant cartouche on the reverse.
The white enamel dial displays Roman numerals, gold-tone hands, and a subsidiary seconds register at the 6 o'clock position. Internally, the watch utilizes a traditional key-wound English lever movement. The timepiece is offered as an ensemble with a 1918 silver Double Albert chain, a silver Vesta match case hallmarked in 1910, and a silver fob hallmarked in 1921. A winding key is provided with the watch. The auction description reports that the movement is currently running.
The various components, while assembled from different years, are presented as a matched set representative of traditional pocket watch accessories of the period.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- 1896
- Type
- Open-face watch
- Maker
- William Ehrhardt
- Condition
- Currently running
- Chain Date
- 1918
- Case Diameter
- 52.5mm
- Movement Type
- Key-wound English lever
- Place recorded
- England
- Vesta Case Date
- 1910
- Maker / attribution
- William Ehrhardt
Design
- Visible features
- • Coin-edged case surround • Vacant cartouche on the reverse • Subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock • Ornate engraved silver Vesta case
- Ensemble Components
- The watch is accompanied by a collection of silver accessories. These include a Double Albert chain hallmarked for 1918, which is fitted with individually hallmarked links, a T-bar, and dog clips. Complementing the chain is an engraved silver Vesta match case hallmarked in 1910 and a decorative silver fob featuring a gold-coloured centre, hallmarked in 1921. These pieces are presented as a matched ensemble.
- Watch Case and Dial
- The pocket watch is housed in a 52.5mm diameter silver case, distinguished by a coin-edged decorative border. The reverse side of the case features a vacant cartouche, offering a plain surface without engraved monograms. The construction includes well-fitting hinges and a solid pendant bow for chain attachment. The dial is finished in white enamel, featuring Roman numeral hour markers and a dedicated subsidiary seconds register positioned at the 6 o'clock mark. Gold-tone hands indicate the time. The dial surface is described as being preserved without significant cracks or chips.
- Movement and Functionality
- The watch is powered by an English lever movement, which follows traditional key-wound construction. The auction description reports that the mechanism is currently in running order. A winding key is included with the purchase to facilitate the operation of the movement.
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: Historical accuracy of the 'matched ensemble' assembly is not independently verified
- Research required: Functional longevity of the key-wound movement is not stated