A Ladies 14ct gold hunter pocket watch circa 1910 1.18 in. dial diameter, 1.65 in. high, 1.34 in. case diameter. A Ladies 14ct gold hunter pocket watch. Circa 1910. Ladies 14 K gold hunter fob watch. Case lightly chased front and back with a floral design and. on the front at the bottom the initials "RM". Case marked with the letter "K" over the number. 14 in a conical dome. Inner back cover gilt metal, marked 26998. White enamel dial, black Roman hour numerals and blued steel hands. Key wind, cylinder escapement. Three arm balance. movement not signed, typical Swiss. movement of the period. Hands operated by pressing knob at side of case near stem. Round. bow. Provenance: Purchased from S. Proctor, Wynnum, Queensland prior to 1972. Dimensions: 1.18 in. dial diameter, 1.65 in. high, 1.34 in. case diameter
- 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.
- 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.
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