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Index No. A5912 Swiss Gold Hunter Lever
A mid 19th Century Swiss lever in a decorative gold hunter case and presentation box.  Gilt three quarter plate keywind movement with going barrel. Engraved cock with polished steel regulator, plain three arm gilt balance with blue steel spiral hairspring.  Right angle lever escapement with unusual stepped teeth to the escape wheel. Signed white enamel dial with subsidiary seconds, Roman numerals, blue steel hands. Engine turned and engraved 14 carat full hunter case.  Wound and set through the gold cuvette engraved with details of the watch and faded retailer's signature.  Red morocco covered presentation case lined with maroon velvet.
SignedLagier - Geneve
ConditionCirca 1850
CaseVery good, later bow.
DialVery good, hairline cracks. Diameter 46 mm
MovementVery good.
The lever escapement is unusual in that the tips of the teeth are reduced by a step and it appears that the impulse is given by the pallets.
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