Help identify this pocket watch

[Quarter2]

My son-in-law just inherited his grandfather’s pocket watch. I know very little about these as I only collect and repair clocks. If anyone could identify the maker and approximate age of this watch I would be grateful.

 

[gmorse]

Hi Quarter2,

From what I can see of the rather dark pictures, the hunter case is 18 carat gold, (and without a visible town mark I'm guessing that it's London), with a date letter of 'b' for 1896/7, and a maker/sponsor mark of 'J.A' for James Ayres at 70 Wynyat Street, Clerkenwell. (Information from Philip Priestley's book on English watchcase makers).

The movement is a 3/4 plate lever with a signature that is most probably for its retailer. The actual maker of the movement, as usual, is not marked.

Regards,

Graham

 

[Quarter2]

Hi Quarter2,

From what I can see of the rather dark pictures, the hunter case is 18 carat gold, (and without a visible town mark I'm guessing that it's London), with a date letter of 'b' for 1896/7, and a maker/sponsor mark of 'J.A' for James Ayres at 70 Wynyat Street, Clerkenwell. (Information from Philip Priestley's book on English watchcase makers).

The movement is a 3/4 plate lever with a signature that is most probably for its retailer. The actual maker of the movement, as usual, is not marked.

Regards,

Graham

Hello Graham. Thank you for the quick reply and great information. my son-in-law will be delighted. Much appreciated.

Regards,
Edward

 

[John Matthews]

I believe I have correctly deciphered the address as 27 Packington Street occupied by (E) J Morrison as listed in the London 1895 PO directory. Identified as a clock maker, but I have found no other reference to him (others my have some information), but if he is otherwise unknown, he was probably a retailer and repairer of clocks who also sold watches. He is not listed as a watch maker in the commercial section.

The movement has similarities to a range made by W Ehrhardt - eg on the left is from 1892/93

John

 

[Quarter2]

I believe I have correctly deciphered the address as 27 Packington Street occupied by (E) J Morrison as listed in the London 1895 PO directory. Identified as a clock maker, but I have found no other reference to him (others my have some information), but if he is otherwise unknown, he was probably a retailer and repairer of clocks who also sold watches. He is not listed as a watch maker in the commercial section.


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The movement has similarities to a range made by W Ehrhardt - eg on the left is from 1892/93

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John

Hello John. This is excellent information. As usual, I am never disappointed coming for help on the forum. Much appreciated, thanks.
Edward