Contact Seller The Vintage Wrist Watch Company Tel01386 750238Please quote Antiques Atlas.
Non UK callers :
+44 1386 750238

Artox hunter pocket watch, made for Hultons Coal

Share
Photos
Artox hunter pocket watch, made for Hultons Coal pocket watch  watch watches %%alt5%% %%alt6%%
An antique Artox full hunter pocket watch, retailed by Schierwater & Lloyd of Liverpool, made for Hulton Coal.

The watch has a Swiss stem-winding movement which is working nicely. Artox was one of the brand names used by Lesquereux & Cie of La Chaux de Fonds. The company is listed as being a manufacturer from 1915 through to 1928. The movement is protected by an inner hinged cover.

The watch itself measures 50mm diameter excluding the winding stem and the loop. The hunter case is gold filled. There are a few “pin prick” sized “dings” but overall acceptable for its age.

The winding crown pushes in to open the front cover. Inside there is glass lens which is in good condition.

The white enamel dial has been personalised for Hulton Coals.

The Hulton family of Hulton lived and owned land in Lancashire for more than eight hundred years and in fact took their name from the three townships surrounding their Hulton Park Estate… Over, Middle and Little Hulton.

The Hulton family became very wealthy because of the coal which was under their estate. It was mined from the 1550s but its true value became apparent as industrialisation took hold in the late 18th / early 19th centuries. William Hulton inherited the estate in 1800 and was principal supporter of the railway which transported his coal to major northern towns. In fact George Stephenson stayed at Hulton Hall for three months while overseeing the railway’s construction.

In 1858, William Hulton founded the Hulton Colliery Company in partnership with Harwood Walcot Banner. Their partnership was dissolved ten years later and from 1868 onwards the company traded under the Hulton name.

By 1947, the Hulton coal empire could claim to be the largest in Lancashire, but it gradually diminished in the second half of the 20th century due to a nationwide fall in demand.

In the late 19th / early 20th centuries the Hulton family fortunes gradually declined. However, in 1902 William Wilbraham Blethyn Hulton was made a baronet for services to Lancashire. The second baronet, Sir William Rothwell Hulton, was the last patriarch to live in Hulton Hall before moving into an estate cottage towards the end of the First World War. Hulton Hall fell into a state of disrepair before being demolished in 1958.
There are many websites relating to the history of the Hulton family and photos of Hulton Hall on the internet so plenty of history to read up on.

The dial is also signed with the name of the original retailer, Schierwater & Lloyd. Schierwater & Lloyd were well known locally for an interesting 24 hour electric cuckoo antique clock which has been installed above their premises. It was illuminated at night and also had a small floodlight which came on when the cuckoo came out to mark the hour. Crowds could often be seen waiting for the clock to reach the hour so they could see the cuckoo.

The watch will be sent in a new presentation box.
ALL PRICES INCLUDE UK POSTAGE (excluding Northern Ireland).

Please contact us for international shipping prices. Due to changes in EU regulations, including Northern Ireland, we no longer ship to these destinations.

For other countries, The Vintage Wrist Watch Company operates on a Delivery Duty Unpaid (DDU) basis which means that the international buyer is responsible for any import duties, taxes & customs which may be necessary to release an order from international customs. Tax and import duty varies from country to country so we recommend you check with your local tax office to see if any fees will be payable. If the customer refuses to pay any duty and customs charges and the parcel is returned to sender all shipping and associated charges will be deducted from any refund.

Due to Customs regulations, we are unable to send watches / precious metals to certain countries. If you are unsure about your country’s regulations, please contact us and we can check for you. Any orders from prohibited countries will be refunded, less any Paypal fees which are non-refundable.

All of our watches are checked over before listing, and are also checked for accuracy which is usually within around +/- two to three minutes over 24 hours (unless otherwise stated), which is considered respectable for a vintage watch.

We are a VAT registered company and all purchases are covered by Consumer Regulations.

Credit / debit card purchases can be made over the telephone on 01386 750238 or you can proceed via the \'Buy Securely\' button on each listing page.

We are an on-line only business and do not have facilities for callers. Our offices are open from Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

With regards to appraisals / valuations, we receive a huge number of information requests each day and unfortunately do not have the manpower to deal with them all individually. Our advice would be to contact a local auctioneer for a full appraisal.
Price
£0  UK
$0.00  USA
0.00  EU
 The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 3/OCT/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
 SOLD
 
Shipping information
ALL PRICES INCLUDE UK POSTAGE.

Please contact us for international shipping prices.

Due to changes in EU regulations, including Northern Ireland, we no longer ship to these destinations.

For other countries, The Vintage Wrist Watch Company operates on a Delivery Duty Unpaid (DDU) basis which means that the international buyer is responsible for any import duties, taxes & customs which may be necessary to release an order from international customs. Tax and import duty varies from country to country so we recommend you check with your local tax office to see if any fees will be payable. If the customer refuses to pay any duty and customs charges and the parcel is returned to sender all shipping and associated charges will be deducted from any refund.

Due to Customs regulations, we are unable to send watches / precious metals to certain countries. If you are unsure about your country’s regulations, please contact us and we can check for you. Any orders from prohibited countries will be refunded, less any Paypal fees which are non-refundable.
Terms and conditions
ALL PRICES INCLUDE UK POSTAGE (excluding Northern Ireland).

Please contact us for international shipping prices. Due to changes in EU regulations, including Northern Ireland, we no longer ship to these destinations.

For other countries, The Vintage Wrist Watch Company operates on a Delivery Duty Unpaid (DDU) basis which means that the international buyer is responsible for any import duties, taxes & customs which may be necessary to release an order from international customs. Tax and import duty varies from country to country so we recommend you check with your local tax office to see if any fees will be payable. If the customer refuses to pay any duty and customs charges and the parcel is returned to sender all shipping and associated charges will be deducted from any refund.

Due to Customs regulations, we are unable to send watches / precious metals to certain countries. If you are unsure about your country’s regulations, please contact us and we can check for you. Any orders from prohibited countries will be refunded, less any Paypal fees which are non-refundable.

All of our watches are checked over before listing, and are also checked for accuracy which is usually within around +/- two to three minutes over 24 hours (unless otherwise stated), which is considered respectable for a vintage watch.

We are a VAT registered company and all purchases are covered by Consumer Regulations.

Credit / debit card purchases can be made over the telephone on 01386 750238 or you can proceed via the 'Buy Securely' button on each listing page.

We are an on-line only business and do not have facilities for callers. Our offices are open from Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

With regards to appraisals / valuations, we receive a huge number of information requests each day and unfortunately do not have the manpower to deal with them all individually. Our advice would be to contact a local auctioneer for a full appraisal.
Category Antique and Vintage Watches Date 1910s  Early 19th Century Antiques Origin Swiss Item code as170a4299 Status Sold

SellerThe Vintage Wrist Watch Company

View all stock from
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company


The Vintage Wrist Watch CompanyPrivate dealer
By appointment only
Worcestershire
England

Tel : 01386 750238

Non UK callers : +44 1386 750238
 
Contact Seller

Enquire directly to The Vintage Wrist Watch Company about this item here.

Artox hunter pocket watch, made for Hultons Coal
 
as170a4299
 


 
 






 

For information on how we deal with your data please see our Privacy policy.

You may also be interested in