Dutch solid 18 carat gold quarter repeating pocket watch Circa 1852

Hunting cased pocket watch by C. van Arcken
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A solid Dutch hunting cased quarter repeating pocket watch, circa 1852. Frosted gilt bridge movement, keywind with 24 rubies, 2 hammers, 2 gongs and screw compensation balance.
Two 18 carat gold engine turned covers with engraved noble family crest, reeded band, plain gold cuvette engraved with date 4 December 1852 probably the date when the watch was completed, case maker’s punch mark CS, an engraving on the inside of the back cover H. Th. Houwenlinge 25 Febr. 85, slide for repeating mechanism. White enamel dial with radial Roman hours and outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o’clock and blued steel hands. In excellent condition.
Movement signed.
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Diameter: 49 mm
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Weight: 86 g
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Signed: C. van Arcken Amsterdam
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C. van Arcken works circa 1853 in Amsterdam, workshop Kalverstraat near Taksteeg Amsterdam.
Contains 45 grams of 18 carat gold.
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Reference 0012000