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Victorian 18ct gold keyless wind hunting cased pocket watch by George Jamieson

Partially verified

This Victorian gentleman's hunting cased pocket watch features an 18ct gold case hallmarked for London, 1876, with a monogram-engraved front cover. According to the auction catalogue, it contains a gilt jewelled three-quarter plate lever movement signed 'Geoe Jamieson, Aberdeen, Makers to The Royal Family', numbered 17945, alongside a presentation-inscribed 18ct gold inner dome. The unsigned white enamel dial features black Roman numerals, blued steel hands, and a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock. The watch measures 5.2 cm in diameter and has a recorded gross weight of 120 grams.

Front view of the open 18ct gold hunting cased pocket watch showing the enamel dial
Front view of the open 18ct gold hunting cased pocket watch showing the enamel dial — Bellmans. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
app.bellmans.co.uk
Category
Pocket watch · Hunterd pocket watch
Maker / attribution
George Jamieson
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
1510
Source-reported date
1876
Country
United Kingdom
Source-reported serial
17945

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 Observations

The watch is housed in an 18ct gold hunting case measuring 5.2 cm in diameter. The exterior of the front cover features monogram engraving.

The watch utilizes a fluted winding crown and pendant bow positioned at the 3 o'clock mark. The total gross weight is reported as 120 grams.

Evidence for this section
  • “18CT GOLD CASED”
  • “diameter 5.2cm”
  • “gross weight 120 grams”
  • “case front monogram engraved”

Dial and Hands

The timepiece features an unsigned white enamel dial with black Roman numerals. A subsidiary seconds dial is located at the 6 o'clock position.

The watch is equipped with blued steel hands.

Evidence for this section
  • “the unsigned enamelled dial with black Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds and with blued steel hands”

Movement and Internal Data

The source describes a gilt jewelled three-quarter plate lever movement, signed 'Geoe Jamieson, Aberdeen, Makers to The Royal Family' and numbered 17945. The 18ct gold inner case is reported to feature a presentation inscription.

The internal mechanisms, inner case inscriptions, and hallmarks are not visible in the available imagery; these details rely on provided catalogue information.

Evidence for this section
  • “The gilt jewelled three quarter plate lever movement detailed Geoe Jamieson, Aberdeen, Makers to The Royal Family, No 17945”
  • “18ct gold inner case, presentation inscribed”
  • “London 1876”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific text of the presentation inscription on the inner case?
  • Do the London hallmarks provide a specific date code beyond the reported 1876?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Victorian 18ct gold keyless wind hunting cased pocket watch by George Jamieson
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Movement inscriptionGeoe Jamieson, Aberdeen, Makers to The Royal Family, No 17945“detailed Geoe Jamieson, Aberdeen, Makers to The Royal Family, No 17945”
Case material18ct gold“18CT GOLD CASED”
HallmarksLondon 1876“London 1876”
Diameter5.2cm“diameter 5.2cm”
Gross weight120 grams“gross weight 120 grams”
MakerGeorge Jamieson“Geoe Jamieson, Aberdeen”
Serial Number17945“No 17945”

Visible details

  • Hinged front cover opened to reveal a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals
  • Blued steel hands including a spade hour hand and subsidiary seconds hand at 6 o'clock
  • Fluted winding crown and pendant bow situated at the 3 o'clock position
  • Polished gold hunting case showing internal reflections in the opened front cover

Research qualifications

  • Movement details, serial number 17945, and presentation inscription on the inner case are not visible in the supplied photo and rely entirely on source reporting
  • Hallmarks dating the case to London 1876 are not visible in the provided view

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

Consulted source

Reviewed 2026-10-22 · Record 8d5a81dabe

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