111st Auction
2024/11/16
Lot 347
James Hoddell & Co.Doctor's Watch
A rare London pocket watch with keywind, auxiliary seconds and stoppable jumping centre seconds
Sold
estimated
2.800—3.800 €
Price realized
2.500 €
specific features
Case
18 K gold, case maker's punch mark "EJW", slide to stop the centre seconds.
Dial
Enamel.
Movement
4/5 plate movement, 2 barrels, English lever escapement, screw compensation balance.
Diam.51 mm
Circa1891
Ctry.England
Wt.110 g
This watch is a fine example of English watchmaking from the firm of James Hoddell (1813-1889), founded in Coventry before 1840 and continued by his son Cope Hoddell after his death.