18CT Gold Independent Second Pocket Watch – 1884

For sale is a remarkable 18ct gold keyless lever independent seconds full hunter pocket watch, crafted by W. Ehrhardt in 1884. The watch features a white enamel Roman dial with a subsidiary seconds dial at six o'clock, complete with gold-coloured hands and a blued steel seconds hand. The heavy English hallmarked 18ct yellow gold case is finely engine turned on the front and back covers and exhibits a vacant cartouche on the front. The plain inner cover opens to reveal the three quarter plate keyless lever movement, which is fully jewelled to the centre arbour and bears the signature and number of W. Ehrhardt London. What makes this watch truly remarkable is the double barrel in the movement, which allows for an independent stop seconds function that can be stopped at random without stopping the watch. This feature was particularly useful for doctors who needed to time a pulse. This pocket watch is also unique in that most independent second watches of the era were of Swiss design and manufacture. Don't miss out on this rare and interesting piece of horological history.

Creator: Ehrhardt
Case Material: Gold,18k Gold
Case Shape: Round
Case Dimensions: Diameter: 50 mm (1.97 in)
Place of Origin: Germany
Period: Late 19th Century
Date of Manufacture: 1884
Condition: Excellent