Robert Roskell

Robert Roskell, Liverpool, an 18K three-colour gold keyless pocket watch

Robert Roskell, Liverpool, an 18K three-colour gold keyless pocket watch the gold dial having raised Roman numerals, gold spade hands and three-colour gold floral decoration to the outer aspect with finely engraved decoration to the centre, the three-quarter plate movement having a gold balance to the lever escapement and engraved Robert Roskell, Liverpool, No. 45040, with the case having floral decoration to the sides and hallmarked for 18K gold, Chester 1833, diameter 42mm, gross weight c.64.28gs (Watch). With a 9K gold chain marked on the T-bar for 9K gold with each link indistinctly marked for 9K, gross weight c.15.97gs. Robert Roskell a was most energetic and enthusiastic chronometer, clock and watch maker who collaborated with Peter Litherland by incorporating the latter's patented rack lever in his watches. They are recorded as working at 21-23, Church Street, Liverpool from 1805 until 1873, as well as 13 - 14 Church Street in at least 1822 and also 31, Church Street in 1839. John Roskell junior is recorded at 21, Church Street. From 1796 the business was known as R. & J. Roskell, becoming Roskell & Son in 1848.