A Victorian English 18 carat Yellow Gold Half Hunter Pocket Watch

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Description: The 18 ct yellow gold savonnette style half hunter watch case has a hinged inner, back and front cover. The front cover is released by depressing the hallmarked winder. The ring attachment is also hallmarked. The case has Roman numerals to the front indicating hourly time. The white porcelain dial has black Roman numerals with auxilliary seconds at six. The dial is signed 'Barrie Edinburgh 1299'. The reverse of the watch cover has a bright cut engraved coat of arms below the motto 'Praemium Vertutis Honos'. The interior of the reverse hinged cover is fully hallmarked and opens to reveal the hallmarked inner cover, which in turn opens to reveal the movement. The movement is signed by Barrie, Edinburgh. (A full hunter watch has a solid lid to the case and must be opened in order to be read. A variation is the half or demi hunter. In this style, the centre of the case is replaced by glass, allowing the hands to be seen and the watch read without the need to open the cover. A half hunter thus provides maximum convenience whilst a full gives best protection.) The watch is a very good gauge of gold (gold value alone approximately £800.00), very good quality, in excellent condition and working order. The bright cut engraved crest is crisp and all the hallmarks very clear. Reflections in photography may not give a true representation of this item. Dimensions - Diameter 5cm/2", Depth 1.2cm/0.5". Alternative immages and further information supplied on request.

Status: For Sale	Reference#: W1846
Condition: The watch is a very good gauge of gold, very good quality, in excellent condition and working order.	Year: 1883
Country: Edinburgh, Scotland
Title: A Victorian English 18 carat Yellow Gold Half Hunter Pocket Watch

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