Fine English 18K gold demi-hunter minute repeater minute repeater antique pocket watch
by Dent, London, circa 1887.
Heavy plain polish case with, the glazed cover with black hard enamel numerals. White
enamel dial with black markings and blued steel hands. First quality frosted gilt estimated 20
jewel movement with diamond cap jewel.
When activated this watch chimes the hours, quarters and minutes on two gongs with loud
and clear tones.
Dent, a famous and venerable English firm, was founded in 1814. They were
watchmakers to the Queen and other royalty around the world, provided
chronometers for Charles Darwin and David Livingstone, also were also the
makers of Big Ben.
