Lot 355

John Hall & Co

A heavy gold enamel half hunting case pocket watch with original morocco case

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According to the dedication, this watch was a gift to Captain and Adjutant Arthur Jefferies Collins, born 30 September 1893, who served with the Royal North Devon Hussars in England. At the time of the dedication in 1918, the Royal North Devon Hussars took part in the invasion of Palestine. They took part in the Second and Third Battles of Gaza, the capture and defence of Jerusalem and the Battle of Tell 'Asur.

In August 1831 John Hall joined William Hatfield of Sheffield in a partnership based at 56 King Street, Manchester. The partnership lasted until 1845 although the business continued at King Street until at least 1918. They were not only makers of clocks but also importers of fine French clocks & bronzes. They showed a "Jubilee Watch" at the 1887 Royal Exhibition held at Old Trafford, Manchester, which reputedly took six years to make costing £500.
Source: Manchester Clocks & Clockmakers by Edmund Davies Greater, Pub. Mayfield Books 2007.