Fine English gold minute repeating lever watch Circa 1895

Gold demi hunting cased minute repeating watch
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A fine English gold demi hunting cased minute repeating watch, made in 1895, gilt 3/4 plate lateral lever movement, diamond endstone, jewelled, repeating on two gongs by two hammers.
Off-white enamel dial probably by Willis, Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial, 18k gold case, slide to the band at 6 o’clock, the back with monogram, cuvette with extensive presentation inscription, the front demi-hunter cover with blue enamel Roman numerals, movement signed, case hallmarked for London 1895 and maker’s mark PW.
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Diameter: 51 mm
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Signed: The Sussex Goldsmith Company
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Accompanied by a presentation box
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Sussex Goldsmiths’ Company|
The Sussex Goldsmiths’ Company was not a watchmaker, but rather a prominent retailer and antique dealer. While you can find antique pocket watches bearing their name stamped on the dial or movement, they did not actually manufacture timepieces.
Based on the visual markings on this specific movement, the watch mechanism of the item presented here probably was manufactured by the premier English firm Nicole Nielsen & Co. (specifically under the direction of master watchmaker Emile Nielsen)