Swiss 18K gold miniature hunting cased pocket watch Circa 1868

Enamelled gold full hunter watch with diamonds
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An extremely rare Swiss 18 carat gold and enamel hunting cased miniature pocket watch set with diamonds made in Geneva for the Indian market, probably by Patek Philippe, circa 1868. The early cylinder movement with crown winding and wolf’s toothing, probably a Patek Philippe caliber. Screwed white enamel dial with Roman hour numerals, an outer minute track and steel spade hands. The case is enamelled on both sides and set with rose cut diamonds, punched with maker’s mark J.M B.C., and the cuvette is signed Cooke & Kelvey Calcutta.
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Diameter: 25 mm
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Weight: 18 g
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Signed: Cooke & Kelvey Calcutta
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Patek Philippe is a Swiss watchmaker that has been in business since 1839. The company is known for its high end watches and is one of the most respected watchmakers in the world. The watch’s serial number and movement construction indicate that it was made by Patek Philippe.
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Cooke & Kelvey in Calcutta, India, is a retailer that sells Patek Philippe watches, so the watch was likely made by Patek Philippe and sold by Cooke & Kelvey.