German 18K gold pocket watch with Vermicelli case Circa 1883

Half hunter cased pocket watch with lever escapement
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A rare half hunter cased pocket watch with Vermicelli case, made by A. Lange & Söhne in Glashütte, Germany, circa 1883. The numbered case of this watch was crafted from 18 carat gold, has a front cover with enamelled black numerals and a small viewing window, a magnificent deep Vermecelli engraving and a monogram on the back lid. The white enamel dial has Arabic five minute- and Roman hour numerals, a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o’clock and gold hands. The numbered movement has an A . Lange & Söhne precision lever escapement with a gold lever and a gold escapement wheel.
Case and movement have matching numbers and dial movement are signed,
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Diameter: 37,5 mm
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Weight: 45 g
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Signed: Lange & Söhne, Glashütte, B/Dresden