"RF" case sponsors mark identification needed...

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Raymondo5508

·Aug 21, 2021

Hi,
I was wondering if any of the members can help me out with the "RF" sponsor on a early silver chronograph case.
Cheers Russell.

 

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bubba48

·Aug 21, 2021

Maybe Richard Ferris

 

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Raymondo5508

·Aug 21, 2021

Hi Bubba,
Slightly different shaped lettering. What do you think?
Cheers Russell.

 

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tyrantlizardrex

·Aug 21, 2021

With the bear and the 0.935 I'm guessing the case was made in Switzerland?

The RF could be a local Assay mark rather than a makers mark... and I can't find anything that matches for the UK... and is later than about 1845

 

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Raymondo5508

·Aug 21, 2021

It could be made in Switzerland as it is the case for my Montbrillant/Breitling single pusher chronograph with the pusher at 2.
Just can't find anything on RF as well.
Cheers Russell.

 

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tyrantlizardrex

·Aug 21, 2021

Raymondo5508

It could be made in Switzerland as it is the case for my Montbrillant/Breitling single pusher chronograph with the pusher at 2.
Just can't find anything on RF as well.
Cheers Russell.

I have a few 1900-1910 Omega ladies silver fob watches that have the 0.935 marking and the bears.

As I understand it, the 0.935 grading was to comply with English "Sterling Silver" specifications, and was specific to watches exported to England.

Some interesting reading here: https://www.vintagewatchstraps.com/blogthreebears.php

I've gone down a silver hallmarks rabbit hole, but failing to find anything Russell,

Sorry chap!

Chris

 

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Raymondo5508

·Aug 21, 2021

Thanks for your help and information on the .935 silver stamping. I will take a read to the link on David's site which is always full of great information. We will get to the bottom of it at some stage.
Cheers Russell.