English 18K gold split-seconds chronograph Circa 1892

Gold full hunter chronograph by Nicole Nielsen
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A high-quality English 18 carat gold hunting cased split-seconds chronograph pocket watch, circa 1892. Three-quarter plate movement, lever escapement. White enamel dial with Roman hours and Arabic minutes, subsidiaries for 60 minutes counter and continuous seconds, blued steel hands, gilt split-seconds hand. Heavy English case, plain. Dial and movement signed, case numbered. Comes with the original fitted presentation box.
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Diameter: 54.5 mm
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Signed: Nicole Nielsen & Co. Soho Sqe. London
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Nicole Nielson & Co was originally founded in 1840 in London at 80B Dean Street. Its founders, Adolphe Nicole and Jules Capt, later moved the firm to 14 Soho Square. It was in 1876 when Nicole Nielsen & Co was born, after the death of Jules Capt. The company produced some of the greatest tourbillons and other watches with complications such as repeating, chronograph and perpetual calendars. They also manufactured watches for some of London’s greatest retailers, such as Charles Frodsham and Dent. The company finally closed in 1934.