NZ Retailed 18ct Gold 19 Jewel ROTHERHAMS Pocket Watch - London 1911 FOR MORE WATCHES AND ACCESSORIES, PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR OTHER LISTINGS!! SHIPPING: All overseas items are sent via NZPost Courier (4-5 Days, Tracked and Insured) and are declared at their full value for insurance, no exceptions!!. All customs and other duties are the responsibility of the buyer. I ship worldwide but please contact me before bidding for a quote as shipping prices vary for different countries. IMPROTANT: You are buying an antique/second hand item and as such it will not be in mint condition so please study the pictures carefully as you are buying what you see. For the convenience of the buyer I list the approximate timing in the description but please understand that due to the age of these watches I can't guarantee them to keep that exact time to the second. DESCRIPTION: Excellent Working Condition!! Keeps excellent time and is in excellent condition. This watch was made by Rotherham & Sons for the NZ Retailer Petersens Ltd. Petersens Ltd are still active in Christchurch and were founded over 150 years ago. Rotherham & Sons was founded in 1747 as 'vale' by William Vale. Richard Kevitt Rotherham became a partner in 1790 and the firm was renamed to 'Vale & Rotherham'. In 1842 Richards son John became a partner in the firm was renamed to Richard Kevitt Rotherham & Sons and finally to Rotherhams & Sons from 1850 onwards. From 1843-1867 they used a factory system to attempt to make 6000 movements per year. From 1867-1880 they used the Wycherley system for manufacturing watches and in 1880 they successfully adopted the machine manufacturing methods until the company stopped producing watches around 1935. CASE: 18ct, full english hallmarks for "London 1911", makers mark "R&S" for Rotherman & Sons, open face, glass crystal, engraved monogram decoration to the rear, engraved presentation "To GJ From AG 20.11.13" (probably 1913 rather than 2013) inside the case behind the movement. DIAL: White enamel porcelain, roman numerals, seconds dial at 6 o'clock, blue spade hands, and signed "Petersen's Limited Christchurch NZ, Made in England". MOVEMENT: Crown wind/pin set, 19 jewels, gilt, three-quarter plate, english ratchet tooth lever escapement, compensation balance with breguets overcoil hairspring, also signed "Petersen's Limited Christchurch NZ, Made in England", Rotherham & Sons trademark stamped under the dial and the movement is numbered "181652". Diameter: 48mm Total Weight: 74.5g