English gold and enamel hunting cased watch Circa 1900

Fine gold and enamel hunting cased watch for the Turkish market
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A fine English yellow gold and enamel hunting cased watch for the Turkish market. circa 1900, gilt full plate movement, micrometer index regulator.
White enamel dial, Turkish numerals.
The case finely decorated with polychrome enamel with a floral motif, engraved band, bordered by transparent red enamel over guilloché, the front case centered by polychrome enamel depicting a scene of the Galata Bridge inhabited by ships against a bright translucent enamel sunrise engraved ground, bordered by transparent red enamel over guilloché, floral scrolls and trophies in gold relief with white enamel accents, dial signed, movement signed Edward Prior, London.
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Diameter: 53 mm
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Signed: Edward Prior London
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Edward Prior was born in 1800 as the son of English watchmaker John Prior (Pryor, Josephus) au. John Prior was located in Nessfield, England.He ran a watch factory in London with his brother George. The builders George and Edward mainly made spindle pocket watches for the Turkish market. Also, Stutzuhren partly with musical work are known by them.Edward Prior died in 1868