Early English gold half hunting cased lever watch Circa 1897

Gold half hunter mounted as a wristwatch
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A very fine and early English 18 carat yellow gold half hunting cased key wind pocket watch, now mounted as a wristwatch, circa 1897. The plain case with a decoratively engraved letter M on the back. White enamel dial with Roman hour numerals, an outer minute track and blued steel double spade hands. Frosted gilt ¾ plate movement with an English lever escapement, cut and compensated bimetallic balance with screws, blued steel balance spring and an index regulator. Dial signed, movement signed and numbered.
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Diameter: 36 mm
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Weight: 49 g
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Signed: P. Orr  & Sons Madras & Rangoon English made
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Reference 0023000. An example of a very early wristwatch. Made from 27 grams of 18K gold. Two thin hairlines on the dial.
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P. Orr & Sons were active in Madras, India, from 1880 to 1900.