107th Auction
2022/11/19
Lot 61
Robert Roskell
A very fine Liverpool pocket watch with 15 seconds indication and Massey Type I lever escapement according to Edward Massey
Sold
estimated
2.500—5.000 €
Price realized
4.500 €
specific features
Case
18 K gold, florally engraved caseband and bow, engine-turned, case maker's punch mark "EJ" movement protection cap.
Dial
Enamel.
Movement
Full plate movement, keywind, chain/fusee, three-arm steel ring balance.
Case no.29983 791
Diam.54 mm
Circa1820
Ctry.England
Wt.140 g
Robert Roskell was a qualified watch- and clockmaker in Liverpool and London from 1798 to 1830. He often used Peter Litherland's rack-lever escapements. Due to his various partnerships and takeovers he signed in turn with: "Robert & Son", "Hunt & Roskell", "Robert Roskell Liverpool" or "Roskell Liverpool".