John Carter, London. A gold hunting case watch, circa 1868. Movement: gilded three quarter...

John Carter, London. A gold hunting case watch, circa 1868. Movement: gilded three quarter plate, lever escapement, no. 4591. Dial: gilt, engine-turned chapter ring, Roman numerals, engraved floral design to the centre. Case: 18ct gold, gold cuvette with inscription, both covers finely engraved with wreaths of flowers, no. 4591. Signed: movement signed John Carter, 61 Cornhill, London Dimensions: diameter 38.5mm. Together with a gold chatelaine, a bloodstone and agate gold plated fob and satin watch strap with gold hook. £800-£1,000 --- Condition Report Movement: not running, balance rotates for a short time. Dial: very slight tarnishing, but overall in good condition. Case: some wear, very small dents to the band, attractive floral engraving in good condition. Inscription to the cuvette - ‘Ellen St. Andrews Day Leeds 1831’. Gross weight of watch: 56.9gms. Gross weight of chain: 18.8gms. According to a PMI test on an XRF Analyzer, the metal of the chataline is testing as 11ct gold. Please note that the above condition report is a statement of opinion only and may not specify all mechanical replacements or imperfections. Watches are opened to examine the movements, no warranties are made that the watches are water-resistant. The watch has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and would benefit from a service at the buyer’s expense.