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Rotherhams Silver Demi-Hunter Pocket Watch

Partially verified

This English demi-hunter pocket watch, produced circa 1895, is attributed to the maker Rotherhams of London and Coventry. The watch features a sterling silver case measuring 50mm in diameter, equipped with a front cover containing a glass aperture, allowing for time viewing without opening the case. The front cover is decorated with blue enamel Roman numerals. The dial is white with black Roman numerals, spade pointers, and a sunk seconds sub-dial at the six o'clock position. The movement is stem-wound and pin-set, and carries a signature from Rotherhams. The timepiece is accompanied by a heavy English hallmarked silver single Albert chain. The auction description reports that the movement is in good running condition and the case displays only minor scratches consistent with the watch's age.

Front view of the Rotherhams demi-hunter pocket watch, showing the dial visible through the glass aperture in the front cover, with the silver Albert chain.
Front view of the Rotherhams demi-hunter pocket watch, showing the dial visible through the glass aperture in the front cover, with the silver Albert chain. — Ashton-Blakey Vintage Watches. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
ashton-blakey-antiques.com
Category
Pocket watch · Demi-hunter pocket watch
Maker / attribution
Rotherhams
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
circa 1895
Source-reported place
England

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 Dial Design

The watch is housed in a sterling silver demi-hunter case, which features a protective front cover with a central glass aperture. This design enables the user to check the time without fully opening the watch. The front cover is ornamented with blue enamel Roman numerals around the central opening.

The dial is white and displays black Roman numerals in a standard layout, accompanied by black spade-style hands. A sunk seconds sub-dial is positioned at the six o'clock mark. The auction description reports that the case shows only minor scratches and wear, and the dial is in perfect condition.

Evidence for this section
  • “Case measures 50mm diameter and you can easily tell the time by the glass opening on front cover without opening the case”
  • “Blue enamel Roman numbers on case front are perfect with no wear”
  • “Dial is perfect, white and clean with heavy black Roman numbers, black spade pointers and sunk seconds at number six position.”

Movement and Functionality

The timepiece is a stem-wound, pin-set watch. The internal movement is signed by Rotherhams, reflecting the firm's role as both a retailer and a manufacturer of components.

The auction description reports that the watch is in excellent condition and currently running well. The internal covers of the silver case feature British hallmarks, though the specific date or assay office details are not enumerated.

Evidence for this section
  • “stem winding and pin set”
  • “Rotherhams is a prestigious London and Coventry jeweller who also made cases”
  • “This beautiful and collectible pocket watch is signed Rotherhams London and Coventry on the fine movement”
  • “All British hallmarks on inside covers.”

Associated Accessories

The object is sold as a set with a heavy, English-hallmarked silver single Albert chain.

The inclusion of the chain is documented as part of the listing by Ashton-Blakey, who notes that they provide such vintage items for the Vintagers Club of America.

Evidence for this section
  • “Heavy English hallmarked silver single Albert chain to go with this very handsome Rotherhams demi hunter”
  • “Ashton-Blakey has provided vintage watches and chains to the Vintagers Club of America.”

Open research questions

  • What specific hallmarks appear on the case to confirm the 1895 dating?
  • What is the specific movement caliber used by Rotherhams for this model?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Rotherhams Silver Demi-Hunter Pocket Watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerRotherhams“Rotherhams of London & Coventry”
MaterialSterling silver“Sterling silver case”
Winding mechanismStem winding and pin set“stem winding and pin set”
Case diameter50mm“Case measures 50mm diameter”
Datecirca 1895“Circa 1895”
Dial detailsWhite dial with sunken seconds“Dial is perfect, white and clean with heavy black Roman numbers, black spade pointers and sunk seconds at number six position.”
ProvenanceAshton-Blakey Vintage Watches“Vendor: Ashton-Blakey Vintage Watches”

Visible details

  • Blue enamel Roman numerals on the front cover
  • White dial with sunk seconds sub-dial
  • Stem winding and pin set mechanism
  • Heavy silver Albert chain included

Research qualifications

  • Specific hallmark dates are not documented in the source
  • Exact movement reference or serial number is not provided

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

Consulted source

ساعت جیبی هاف‌هانتر نقره استرلینگ Rotherhams London and Coventry حدود ۱۸۹۵

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 4aa0905559

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