James McCabe Gold Hunter Pocket Watch, London 1824
A gentleman's gold hunter pocket watch, James McCabe, London. 1.97 in. Key wind. movement number 11427. Dial and movement signed. engine turned case hallmarked for London, 1824. White enamel dial, black Roman numerals. 18ct yellow gold. Total weight 117.25 grams.
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- Hunter - A hunter pocket watch is the type where the case includes a spring-hinged circular metal lid or cover, that closes over the glass face of the watch, protecting it from dust, scratches and other damage or debris. The majority of antique and vintage hunter-case watches have the lid-hinges at the 9 o’clock position, suiting the right handed user.
- Engine Turned - Engine turning is a decorative technique used on metal surfaces to create intricate curving or geometric pattern. The process involves cutting a series of lines into the surface of the metal using a rose engine or decoration lathe which rotates the metal as it cuts, allowing the operator to create a repeating pattern that covers the entire surface. The resulting surface has a shimmering, reflective quality that is often described as "engine turned." Where an engine turned item has been enamelled, the term used to describe the decoration is usually guilloche.
Engine turning was originally developed to decorate metal objects such as firearms, scientific instruments, and other metal objects that required precise and elegant design. - Movement - The technical name for the workings of a clock or watch, and does not include the dial or case.
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