English 18K gold minute repeating pocket watch Circa 1880

Gold hunting cased lever watch by J.R. Losada
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A fine English 18K gold hunting cased minute repeating lever pocket watch, circa 1880.
Polished case, enamelled monogram RB on the back and gold dome. Signed white enamel dial with radial Roman hours and outer minute divisions, auxiliary seconds, gold spade hands. Frosted gilt 4/5 plate Swiss movement, signed, two hammers, two gongs, screwed chatons, English lever escapement, screw compensation balance and fine florally engraved balance cock.
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Diameter: 51 mm
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Weight: 119 g
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Signed: J.R. Losada 105 Regent Street London
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José Rodríguez Losada, (1797-1870), was a Spanish watchmaker in the middle of the 19th century and signed his watches with “J.R. Losada”. He was a liberal former member of the army, who lived in London and is known for the turret clock he donated to the Community of Madrid in 1866, which can be seen at the Puerta del Sol. Losada also wrote poems, some of which he dedicated to his friend Joseph Zorrilla.