Hi all, I 've been wodering if anyone would have any info on Rotherham & Sons watches.I've heard of them, but have never seen one.Did they make high or low grade watches, and when were they in business?....Thanks! Ted Brown.

According to Loomes, Rotherham & Sons, Coventry (Warx) Founded by Samuel Vale in 1747, became Vale, Howlett, Carr 1754-90, then Vale, Howlett, Carr & Rotherham, then in 1842 Richard Kevitt Rotherham & Sons 1850-1932.

Tom

Thanks, Tom.....Ted

I have a couple of Rotheram Wristwatches I'll take pictures and post as soon as I have a minute.

From memory, Rotherhams made some quite decent watches.
I've sold off a few over recent years, but will have a root through my stuff and see if I've any movements left.
If I have, they'll most likely be English lever types.

Best regards

John

Thank you, John & Clive, I didn't realize they also made wrist watches.....Ted B.

Hi

At last I've dug out one of the Rotherham wristwatches I have.They are, as you will see quite nice movements.

The case (Retailed by Dent)

Rotherham & sons were located at Coventry. They made watches, watch cases and clocks.

By 1899 they employed 400 - 500 people plus about 200 outworkers and produced 100 watches a day.

1907 the english production of watches (all companies) went down to 74.000.

In 1912 the company went public and became Rotherham & Sons Ltd.
Finally the company closed its doors 1978.

Gerald

Would anyone know if they were still making pocket watches up til the end? Thanks guys!...Ted Brown.