Pocket watch · Hunter-case watch

Unsigned 18 Carat Gold Keyless Wind Full Hunter Pocket Watch

Partially verified

This unsigned 18 carat gold full hunter pocket watch dates to circa 1921, hallmarked for Birmingham. Measuring 49 mm in diameter, the five-piece hinged case features a front cover engraved with a monogram and an interior cuvette bearing a presentation inscription. The white dial displays black Roman numeral hour markers, an outer track, and a subsidiary seconds dial positioned at 6 o'clock. Inside, the movement incorporates a bimetallic split balance, an overcoil balance spring, and a lever escapement operated via a keyless winding mechanism.

Dial and open front cover of the 18ct gold full hunter pocket watch — Dreweatts. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source: auctions.dreweatts.com
Category: Pocket watch · Hunter-case watch
Form: Full hunter pocket watch
Maker / attribution: Not established
Reference: Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier: 370
Source-reported date: circa 1921
Source-reported place: United Kingdom
Source-reported serial: 229011

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 Construction

The pocket watch is housed in an 18-carat gold five-piece hinged case. The exterior front cover features an engraved monogram, and the interior cuvette is engraved with a presentation inscription.

The case has been noted to show light scratches and marks, with hinges reported as appearing intact.

Evidence for this section

“18 carat gold five piece hinged case”
“the front cover engraved with a monogram, the cuvette engraved with a presentation inscription”
“Case shows light scratches and marks. Hinges appear intact.”

Dial and Visuals

The white dial features black Roman numeral hour markers and spade-style hands. A subsidiary seconds dial is located on the face.

The dial condition is described as average, with light marks and scratches observed under 4x magnification, including a mark situated near the subsidiary seconds hand.

Evidence for this section

“Dial: White”
“Dial appears to be in an average condition with some light marks and scratches when viewed under a 4x loupe. Mark around the subsidiary seconds hand”

Movement and Mechanism

The timepiece utilizes a keyless wind movement featuring a bimetallic split balance, an overcoil balance spring, and a lever escapement.

The movement is reported by the source as currently functioning, though it exhibits scratches, marks, and tarnishing.

Evidence for this section

“Movement: Bimetallic split balance, overcoil balance spring, lever escapement”
“Movement is currently functioning. Movement has scratches, marks and tarnishing commensurate with general wear”

Open research questions

What is the specific text of the presentation inscription engraved on the cuvette?
Can the maker be identified through microscopic inspection of the movement components despite the unsigned dial?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Unsigned 18 Carat Gold Keyless Wind Full Hunter Pocket Watch
Field	Source-reported value	Source quotation
Case Material	18 carat gold	“18 carat gold five piece hinged case”
Hallmark / Origin	Birmingham 1921	“Birmingham 1921”
Size	49mm	“Size: 49mm”
Dial Colour	White	“Dial: White”
Movement Features	Bimetallic split balance, overcoil balance spring, lever escapement	“Bimetallic split balance, overcoil balance spring, lever escapement”
Serial Number	229011	“NO. 229011”
Gross Weight	97g	“97g gross”

Visible details

Front cover opens to reveal a white dial with black Roman numerals and spade-style hands.
Small subsidiary seconds dial located at the 6 o'clock position.
Ribbed winding crown topped with a circular suspension bow at 3 o'clock relative to the dial orientation.