English gilt half hunting cased verge pocket watch Circa 1820

Extraordinary pocket watch for the Ottoman market.
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An extraordinary English half-hunting cased pocket watch for the Ottoman market, circa 1820.
This watch consists of a white enamel dial with Ottomans numerals, a case of brass, fire gilt, tortoiseshell, Vernis Martin, and stud decoration. It has a full plate movement, a chain/fusee, an Ottoman signature, a verge escapement and a three-arm steel balance.
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Diameter: 48 mm
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Weight: 88 g
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Signed: Ralph Gout, London
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Ralph Gout (circa 1770-1836) is a native of Switzerland. He was an important watch and clockmaker in London. He went bankrupt in 1796 when his stock included many watches for Spanish and Indian markets and pedometer watches.