English half hunting cased repeating chronometer Circa 1896

Gold half hunter by Dent
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An rare English 18 carat gold half hunting cased minute repeating pocket chronometer, circa 1896. Gilt finished 3/4 plate movement, detent escapement, some jewels carried in screwed gold chatons, bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, minute repeating on two gongs activated by a slide in the band. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial, Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. Polished case, the front lid with aperture surrounded by a chapter ring with Roman numerals. Dial and movement signed, case stamped with maker’s mark ‘EN’ (Emil Nielsen) and London date letter for 1896.
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Diameter: 53 mm
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Signed: Dent Watchmaker to the Queen 33 Cockspur Street London 31540