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Rotherham & Sons 18 Carat Gold Full Hunter Pocket Watch

Partially verified

This is an 18 carat gold full hunter pocket watch measuring 50 mm in width, featuring a Birmingham gold hallmark for 1907 and case maker's mark JR. The white enamel dial is styled with black Roman numerals, an outer minute track, a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock, and blued steel hands. It is powered by a manual-wound lever movement signed and numbered 272051, accompanied by a fitted Rotherhams box.

Front view of the 1907 Rotherham & Sons 18 carat gold full hunter pocket watch with cover open
Front view of the 1907 Rotherham & Sons 18 carat gold full hunter pocket watch with cover open — Tennants Auctioneers. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.the-saleroom.com
Category
Pocket watch · Full hunter pocket watch
Maker / attribution
Rotherham & Sons
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
2364
Source-reported date
1907
Country
United Kingdom
Source-reported serial
272051

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Exterior Details

The watch is an 18 carat gold full hunter measuring 50 mm wide, with a catalogued total weight of 119.5 grams. Visible inspection reveals a fluted gold winding crown and an attached rounded bow bearing hallmark stamps. The auction catalogue records a Birmingham gold hallmark for 1907, the case maker's mark 'JR', and case number 513.

The auction house condition report notes surface scratches on the case, small dents on the case sides and covers, and scratches across the plexi glass.

Evidence for this section
  • “Birmingham gold hallmark for 1907”
  • “case maker's mark JR and numbered 513”
  • “Total watch weight 119.5g.”
  • “50mm wide”
  • “Case with surface scratches, case sides and covers with small dents, plexi glass with scratches”
  • “Fluted gold winding crown with an attached rounded bow bearing hallmark stamps.”

Dial and Hands

The dial is white enamel with black Roman numerals and a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock, paired with blued steel hour, minute, and subsidiary seconds hands. Dial text includes 'ROTHERHAM & SONS' beneath 12 o'clock positioned above a trademark symbol, along with a red arched inscription above the center arbor.

Regarding condition, the auction catalogue notes 'one very minor hairline crack between 10 and 11 o'clock position visible under an eyeglass, otherwise the dial is clean'.

Evidence for this section
  • “enamel dial with Roman numerals, seconds dial”
  • “Dial marked 'ROTHERHAM & SONS' beneath 12 o'clock above a trademark symbol, along with a red arched inscription above the center arbor.”
  • “Blued steel hour, minute, and subsidiary seconds hands.”
  • “one very minor hairline crack between 10 and 11 o'clock position visible under an eyeglass, otherwise the dial is clean”

Movement and Accessories

The movement is not depicted in the available primary photograph. According to the auction description, it is a manual-wound lever movement that is signed and numbered 272051.

The seller condition notes state that the hand setting functions correctly, the watch winds smoothly, and the movement is in going order. The lot also includes a 'Rotherhams fitted box'.

Evidence for this section
  • “manual wound lever movement signed and numbered 272051”
  • “hand setting correctly, winding smoothly, movement in going order”
  • “with Rotherhams fitted box”

Open research questions

  • Which registered silversmith or casemaker corresponds to the 'JR' mark entered at the Birmingham assay office around 1907?
  • What is the exact text and meaning of the red arched inscription visible above the center arbor?
  • Is the plexi glass crystal an acrylic replacement fitted during subsequent servicing?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Rotherham & Sons 18 Carat Gold Full Hunter Pocket Watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Movement Number272051“numbered 272051”
Case Maker's MarkJR“case maker's mark JR”
Case Number513“numbered 513”
Hallmark Date1907“Birmingham gold hallmark for 1907”
Case Diameter50mm“50mm wide”
Total Weight119.5g“Total watch weight 119.5g.”
Retailer AttributionRotherham & Sons“retailed by Rotherham & Sons, 1907”

Visible details

  • Front hunter cover opened to reveal a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals and a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock.
  • Blued steel hour, minute, and subsidiary seconds hands.
  • Fluted gold winding crown with an attached rounded bow bearing hallmark stamps.
  • Dial marked 'ROTHERHAM & SONS' beneath 12 o'clock above a trademark symbol, along with a red arched inscription above the center arbor.

Research qualifications

  • Source reports surface scratches and small dents on the case sides and covers, along with scratches on the plexi glass.
  • Source notes a very minor hairline crack between 10 and 11 o'clock on the dial visible under magnification.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Rotherham & Sons: An 18 Carat Gold Full Hunter Pocket Watch, retailed by Rotherham & Sons, 1907,

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record 3cf8b2491f

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