1886 Swiss Ladies Silver-Gilt Hunter-Case Pocket Watch, Floral Design

A ladies silver-gilt hunter-case pocket watch Swiss circa 1886 1.34 in. diameter, 1.73 in. hight. A ladies silver-gilt hunter-case pocket watch. Swiss Circa 1886. Ladies silver-gilt hunter case watch, beautifully chased with circular floral patterns and a. shield in the middle of the front cover, and a large flower in the middle of the back cover. Bears London hallmarks for 1886 and the makers mark "AB" as well as the numbers 85408. Stem wind and cylinder escapement, typical Swiss made jewelled movement of the period, and marked, Swiss made. Hands are set by depressing the button on the side of the watch at 5 o'clock and turning the. winding crown. White enamel dial, black Roman hour numerals, gold hands. Reference: Andrew Beaton is listed in Jackson "English Goldsmiths and their marks" as mentioned in 1847 and 1848, and there does not appear to be another with the initials "AB" between then. and 1886. Provenance: Purchased from Sel Smith, Watchmaker, Toowoomba, Queensland. Dimensions: 1.34 in. diameter, 1.73 in. hight

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Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
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.
Movement - The technical name for the workings of a clock or watch, and does not include the dial or case.

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