Exquisite German gold half hunter pocket watch Circa 1888

Gold quarter repeating pocket watch

An exquisite German A. Lange & Söhne half hunting quarter repeating pocket watch, manufactured in quality 1A, circa 1888. The watch features an 18-carat pink gold case that has a monogram CT engraved on it. The movement is glazed, and the Roman numerals are inlaid. The dial is made of enamel and has Arabic numerals. The 3/4 plate movement has two hammers and two gongs, while the gold screw compensation balance ensures accurate timekeeping. The red minutes on the dial create a beautiful contrast against the bright gold of the case.
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Diameter: 54 mm
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Weight: 152 g.
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Signed:  A. Lange & Söhne   Glashütte B/Dresden
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This heavy half-hunter watch with its finely inlaid Roman numerals is in excellent condition. According to the Lange & Söhne factory books, it was sold in 1888 for the sum of 750 marks. Lange & Soehne only ever created a total of 16 quarter-repeater half-hunters.