English decorative pocket watch with original box Circa 1860

Gold hunting cased pocket watch by J. R. Losada
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A decorative English gentleman’s pocket watch with original box and original spare enamel dial, circa 1860.
18 carat gold case, lavishly florally engraved, with engraved band, gold dome and case maker’s punch mark “FM” (probably Frederick Samuel Matthews of Clerkenwell). Silvered engine turned and florally engraved dial with applied gold ornaments, letters for hour indication “Brigida Saenz” and blued “Fleur de Lys” hands. 3/4 plate movement, frosted, gilt and signed, with English lever escapement, screw compensation balance and fine florally engraved balance cock.
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Diameter: 41 mm
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Weight: 76 g
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Signed: J. R. Losada, Regent Street 105, London
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José Rodríguez Losada (1797-1870)
Losada was a Spanish watchmaker in the middle of the 19th century and signed his watches “J.R. Losada”. He was a liberal former member of the army, who lived in London; he is known for the turret clock he donated to the Community of Madrid in 1866 and which can be seen at the Puertadel Sol. Losada also wrote poems, some of which he dedicated to his friend Joseph Zorrilla.