Pocket Watch: Antique Silver Rotherhams Half Hunter Pocket Watch

The watch has a stem-winding movement by the Coventry watchmaker, Rotherhams, which is working nicely. The movement is signed with the name of the original retailer, Hardy & Sons of Sydney and Brisbane. Founded in Sydney in 1853 by John Hardy, Hardy Brothers is Australia's oldest continually operating fine jeweller and the only one to hold a Royal Warrant. Hardys would have imported the watch from the UK for retail. The movement is protected by an inner hinged cover. The watch measures 51mm diameter excluding the winding stem and the loop. The case is hallmarked for Birmingham 1894 with a maker’s mark for John Rotherham. The case is in good condition and has engine turned detail to both the front and back. The winding crown pushes in to open the front cover. Inside, there is an acrylic lens which is in lovely condition. The dial is signed Hardy & Sons. Pale rose gold pin-set hands including the special half hunter hand so that the time can be read when the front cover is closed. There are three short faint hairlines but only one is visible to the naked eye, and not too detrimental. The watch comes in a new presentation box. All prices include UK postage (unfortunately we no longer post to the EU, including Northern Ireland). Please contact us regarding international shipping costs. Some countries do not allow the importation of antiques / watches / precious metals. Please contact us prior to placing an order if you are unsure about your country and we can check this for you. The international buyer is responsible for paying any import duties and taxes. All of our watches are checked over before listing and are also checked for accuracy which is usually within around +/- two to three minutes over 24 hours (unless otherwise stated), which is considered respectable for a vintage watch. We are a VAT registered company and all purchases are covered by Consumer Regulations. Credit / debit card purchases up to £300 can be made over the telephone on 01386 750238 or you can proceed via the red 'Buy Now' button on each listing page. We are an on-line only business and do not have facilities for callers. Our offices are open from Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. With regards to appraisals / valuations, we receive a huge number of information requests each day and unfortunately do not have the manpower to deal with them all individually. Our advice would be to contact a local auctioneer for a full appraisal.