Printed trade catalogue of 'Stayte' pocket and wrist watches, 'Abby bracelets', and other items, by the Birmingham jewellers Adolph Scott Ltd, containing numerous illustrations in black and white and colour.

Author: 
Adolph Scott Ltd., Birmingham jewellers [clocks and watches; trade catalogues]
Publication details: 
Adolph Scott Ltd., 24, 25 & 26, Gt. Hampton St., Birmingham.
£130.00
SKU: 12171

44pp., 4to. In original grey wraps, with coloured illustration by 'Scott' of a Restoration lady by a sundial and the word 'Watches' on front cover. In good condition, lightly-aged with slight rusting to staples. The catalogue is printed on art paper, without indication of date or publisher, but with a label printed in red from Adolph Scott Ltd, tipped in at the front, stating that 'Prices in this list are subject to 50 per cent. discount.' Sections on 'Gents' Pocket Watches', 'Gents' Wristlet Watches', 'Ladies' "Asco" Wristlets', 'Ladies Wristlets', 'Ladies' Wristlets, on Moire Bands', 'Ladies' Watch Bracelets', 'Folding Leather Desk Watches' and 'Fancy Desk Watches', all with prices and specifications. According to the catalogue 'The "English Stayte Lever" is made throughout in a modern English watch factory. | It is the finest watch procurable, both as regards timekeeping and appearance, and will give | "The Right Time For A Lifetime". The firm of Adolph Scott was active from around1928, becoming Adolph Scott Ltd around 1933, and ceasing business in the late 1940s. No other copy traced.