Yellow gold fob watch LATE 19TH CENTURY 18 kt yellow gold fob watch. "Half hunter" casing covered in floral engraving. The "Hunter" opening is surrounded by an engraved bezel depicting a rail and red enamel Roman numerals as well as a blue enamel ring. The dial is ivory-coloured in the centre, with a floral pattern. The outer part of the dial is white with black Roman numerals, as well as a matching black rail with black "pear" hands. The two casing backs are hallmarked and numbered. Unsigned cylinder movement. The watch is in excellent aesthetic condition and has only micro scuffing. The dial is in very good condition except for some slight erasing of the floral decor. D : 3,7 cm Weight : 44,5 g

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