English 18K rose gold hunting cased cylinder watch Circa 1803

Rose gold full hunter by Matthew Dutton Jr
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A rare and early English 18 carat rose gold hunting cased cylinder pocket watch, circa 1803. Full plate movement, chain and fusee and a three arm steel balance. Off-white enamel dial with Roman hours, an outer minute track and spade & whip hands. The plain case with an engraved, presumably, Scottish clan coat of arms on the front. Dust cap and movement signed and numbered.
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Diameter: 53 mm
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Weight: 128 g
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Signed: Dutton Junr London
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Matthew Dutton Jr, son of Matthew Dutton, was listed in London from 1799 and was with the Clockmakers’ Company from 1815. His grandfather William Dutton completed an apprenticeship as a watchmaker with George Graham in 1738. In 1746 he became a member of the Clockmakers’ Company. From 1759 he worked as a partner of Thomas Mudge.