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A rare mid 19th Century English verge, the half hunter dial bearing the original owners name, in silver pair cases. Full plate fusee movement with plain gilt dust cover. Pierced and engraved round cock, steel regulator on top plate below the plain three arm steel balance.
Rare half hunter style white enamel dial with a small central chapter of Roman numerals. The outer hour markings replaced by the original owners name, "George Mathews" which are only revealed when the front cover is opened. Gold half hunter hands. Matching silver pair cases, the inner with a broad border to the front bezel, small glazed aperture at the centre. Silver oval pendant and bow, maker's mark "JH" in an oval.
Hallmarked Birmingham 1840
Diameter 58 mm
Depth 15 mm
Signed Geo Whiston Stafford
Few English half hunter pair cased watches were made. This is the first we have seen where the outer numerals have been replaced by the owners name
The BADA Standard
- Since 1918, BADA has been the leading association for the antiques and fine art trade
- Members are elected for their knowledge, integrity and quality of stock
- Our clients are protected by BADA’s code of conduct
- Our dealers’ membership is reviewed and renewed annually
- Bada.org is a non-profit site: clients deal directly with members and they pay no hidden fees
