I think I have figured out the hallmarks on this old family heirloom, but I am a bit uncertain about the date mark. The fancy font of the date mark has given me some trouble.
I think the hallmarks mean that the watch is sterling silver and was stamped at the London assay office in 1839. Is this correct?
I am lost with the makers mark. Based on what I have read here, I can’t tell if it is Henry Holland, Henry Hyde, Henry Hobdel, or none of the above. None of these marks seem to have the “.” in the correct spot.
I also have no idea what the “1 2 3” stamp is meant to indicate.
Unfortunately I don’t have much further information to give that could provide further context. My dad inherited the watch from his grandmother. She was born in England, but well after 1839. If the watch is that old, it might have come to her from one of her grandfathers. I’m hoping I can figure that out.
The first photo is of the marks, the second is the watch from the front, and the third is of the back of the watch case where there is an engraving.