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NZ Retailed 18ct Gold 19 Jewel ROTHERHAMS Pocket Watch - London 1911
Estimated price for orientation: 1 499 $
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Description Condition: Pre-owned: An item that has been used or worn previously. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Year of Manufacture: Pre-1920 Features: 12-hour Dial, Roman Numerals, Lever Escapement Brand: Rotherhams Movement: Mechanical: Hand-winding Material: Gold Country Made: England Closure: Open Face
NZ Retailed 18ct Gold 19 Jewel ROTHERHAMS Pocket Watch - London 1911 FOR MORE WATCHES AND ACCESSORIES, PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR OTHER LISTINGS!! DESCRIPTION: Excellent Working Condition!! Keeps good 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
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Description
| Condition: | Pre-owned: An item that has been used or worn previously. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Year of Manufacture: | Pre-1920 |
| Features: | 12-hour Dial, Roman Numerals, Lever Escapement | Brand: | Rotherhams |
| Movement: | Mechanical: Hand-winding | Material: | Gold |
| Country Made: | England | Closure: | Open Face |
SHIPPING: I send all overseas items fully insured and tracked, no exceptions. I also ship worldwide but please contact me before bidding for a price as shipping prices vary for different countries.