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Gold Half Hunter by Barraud Pocket Watch – 1897

Signed Barraud & Lunds – (Cornhill) 14 Bishopsgate Street London
Place of Origin: London
Date of Manufacture: 1897
Diameter: 49 mm
Condition: Good

Original price was: £4,290.00.Current price is: £3,520.00.

Presented here is a magnificent late 19th Century English lever timepiece crafted by Barraud and Lunds. Encased in 18 carat gold, this half hunter watch features a striking blue enamel chapter ring that accentuates its classic appeal. The movement, a keyless design with a going barrel, boasts a gilt three quarter plate and a finely crafted plain cock with a polished steel regulator. Equipped with a compensation balance and a blue steel spiral hairspring, this watch guarantees accurate timekeeping. The white enamel dial is elegantly signed and numbered, adorned with Roman numerals and complemented by blue steel half hunter hands. A gold cuvette bears the maker's mark "JW" and corresponds to the number engraved on the movement. This timepiece is a true testament to the craftsmanship and attention to detail characteristic of the era.

Signed Barraud & Lunds - (Cornhill) 14 Bishopsgate Street London
Place of Origin: London
Date of Manufacture: 1897
Diameter: 49 mm
Condition: Good

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