
T. Fattorini & Son Hunter Case Pocket Watch
This is a vintage gold-toned (likely gold-filled or rolled gold) hunter case pocket watch, featuring a signature white enamel or porcelain dial. The dial is printed with bold black Arabic numerals and a peripheral minute track. Notable branding located below the 12 o'clock position includes 'T. Fattorini & Son,' along with an elaborate coat of arms or crest and the location 'Skipton,' a town in North Yorkshire, England. This suggests the piece was manufactured or retailed by the well-known Fattorini family of clockmakers, active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The watch features ornate black spade-style hands and a dedicated sub-seconds dial at the 6 o'clock position. The case is a front-opening 'hunter' style, operated by a crown and bow at the 3 o'clock position, though the watch is oriented for use in a vertical position. Regarding condition, there is visible superficial wear and light tarnishing or patina on the metal casing, particularly visible on the inner surface of the open lid. The dial appears mostly clean, though the presence of hairline cracks (crazing) is common for enamel dials of this age. The craftsmanship is indicative of high-quality British horology from roughly 1890 to 1920, characterized by robust mechanical construction and elegant typography.
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Estimated Value
$250.00 - $400.00
Basic Information
Category
Antique Horology / Timepieces
Appraised On
January 21, 2026
Estimated Value
$250.00 - $400.00
Item Description
This is a vintage gold-toned (likely gold-filled or rolled gold) hunter case pocket watch, featuring a signature white enamel or porcelain dial. The dial is printed with bold black Arabic numerals and a peripheral minute track. Notable branding located below the 12 o'clock position includes 'T. Fattorini & Son,' along with an elaborate coat of arms or crest and the location 'Skipton,' a town in North Yorkshire, England. This suggests the piece was manufactured or retailed by the well-known Fattorini family of clockmakers, active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The watch features ornate black spade-style hands and a dedicated sub-seconds dial at the 6 o'clock position. The case is a front-opening 'hunter' style, operated by a crown and bow at the 3 o'clock position, though the watch is oriented for use in a vertical position. Regarding condition, there is visible superficial wear and light tarnishing or patina on the metal casing, particularly visible on the inner surface of the open lid. The dial appears mostly clean, though the presence of hairline cracks (crazing) is common for enamel dials of this age. The craftsmanship is indicative of high-quality British horology from roughly 1890 to 1920, characterized by robust mechanical construction and elegant typography.
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