A gentlemans full hunter pocket watch, crown wind, circular white dial, with black Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds at six, 17 jewel movement, in a 9ct yellow gold case, Howard and Sons, Boston, USA, hallmarked Birmingham 1923, Dennison watch case Company, Handsworth, Birmingham, UK. Diameter 1.97 in., condition: does not tick when wound.
- 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.
- Crown Wind - A winding method for a watch, using a knurled or fluted knob, located at 3 o'clock on a wristwatch and 12 o'clock on a pocketwatch.
- Movement - The technical name for the workings of a clock or watch, and does not include the dial or case.
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