Swiss gold ten minute repeating pocket watch Circa 1878

Gold hunting cased chronometer watch
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A heavy ten-minute repeating hunting cased pocket watch from the property of the first Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Albany, William Croswell Doane, circa 1878.
An 18k gold, monogrammed case, glazed movement, enamel dial, bridge movement, two hammers / two gongs, screw compensation balance, chronometer escapement.
A striking watch that comes with a history as well as an unusual 10 minute repeater, in a fine ornamental case; flat covers with distinctive reeded edges bear the initials WCD and a coat of arms with a bishop’s cap, a unicorn, and the motto “Right Onward”. The inscription indicates that this precious watch was a gift from Margaret Condit, Doane’s sister in law, on the occasion of his silver wedding anniversary on November 24, 1878. The words “Time and the hour run through the roughest day” frame the inscription.
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Diameter: 54 mm
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Weight: 145 g
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Signed:  Henry Capt  “Chronomètre”   Genève
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William Croswell Doane (1832-1913) was born as son of the Rector of Trinity Church in Boston. When his father became Bishop of New Jersey, the family moved to Burlington. After graduation William Croswell became an Episcopal priest and was ordained a deacon. In 1853 he married Sarah Katharine Condit, who we owe this watch to – while her husband later spoke out strongly against the women’s movement and fiercely supported the idea of men’s dominion over women. The diocese of Albany was established in 1868 and Doane was its first Bishop until he died.