French gold half hunting cased Cartier pocket watch Circa 1920

Gold and enamel lever watch 
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A French half hunting cased keyless pocket watch made by Cartier in Paris, circa 1920. The watch features a gilt brass jewelled lever movement and a guilloché champagne coloured dial with Arabic hour numerals, an outer minute ring and blued Breguet style hands. It is encased in an 18 carat yellow gold engine turned case with a monogrammed snap on back, the front displaying radial white Arabic hours and an inner minute track. Both the dial and movement are signed Cartier and the case is numbered.
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Diameter: 47 mm
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Signed: Cartier
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Former property from a New York estate.
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The case is generally in good condition, showing wear, scuffing and nicks typical of its age and use. There is some wear to the white enamel chapter ring between 8 and 9. The engine turning shows signs of wear. The index chapter ring has surface scratches. The case band displays some scratches and wear from opening and closing. The hinged half hunting case is functional. The sapphire crystal on the case is detached. The dial has surface wear and scratches consistent with its age, with more noticeable scratches near the central arbour. Some dust is present. The blue steel hands exhibit light tarnish. The movement is operational.