Exquisite German gold half hunter pocket watch Circa 1894

Gold quarter repeating pocket watch
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An exquisite Glashütte half hunting quarter repeating pocket watch – manufactured in quality 1A, circa 1894.
An 14 carat pink gold pocket watch, engraved monogram “FL” and heraldic crown of a baron, glazed movement.
Enamel dial, Arabic numerals, 3/4 plate movement, two hammers and two gongs, gold screw compensation balance.
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Diameter: 55 mm
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Weight: 154 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 Arabic numerals is in excellent condition. According to the Lange & Söhne factory books it was sold in 1894 for the sum of 1078 marks. Because of the crowned monogram and the engraved dedication on the gold dome, it was most likely a gift for a baron by the name of Friedrich. Lange & Soehne only ever created a total of 16 quarter repeater half hunters.