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Gentleman's 18ct gold cased demi hunter pocket watch

Partially verified

This gentleman's pocket watch features an 18ct gold case in a demi-hunter configuration, catalogued with a dial diameter of 43 mm. The white dial displays black Roman hour numerals along with an inset subsidiary seconds dial located at 6 o'clock. The watch is fitted with blued steel hands and a winding crown and bow positioned at 3 o'clock. According to the auction catalogue, the movement is a keyless-wind three-quarter plate mechanism inscribed T T Clark Brompton Road, and the engraved outer case is fitted with small blue enamel chapter numerals.

Front view of the 18ct gold demi hunter pocket watch with the front cover open
Front view of the 18ct gold demi hunter pocket watch with the front cover open — Lyon & Turnbull. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.lyonandturnbull.com
Category
Pocket watch · Demi hunter pocket watch
Maker / attribution
T T Clark
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
308
Source-reported date
Not established
Country
United Kingdom

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case Configuration

The timepiece is an 18ct gold demi-hunter pocket watch. The front lid features a circular central aperture, allowing the dial to be viewed while the cover is closed.

The exterior of the case is described in the auction catalogue as featuring engraving and small blue enamel chapter numerals. These features are not visible in the provided image.

Evidence for this section
  • “18ct gold cased demi hunter pocket watch”
  • “Demi-hunter case shown open with a circular central aperture in the front lid.”
  • “the case with small blue enamel dial numerals”
  • “engraved outer case”

Dial and Hands

The white dial contains black Roman hour numerals and a subsidiary seconds dial at the 6 o'clock position. The hands are fashioned from blued steel, including a double-spade hour hand.

Faint lettering is visible on the dial below the 12 o'clock position, identified as 'T CLARKE / LONDON'. The dial exhibits hairline surface fissures on its left perimeter.

Evidence for this section
  • “White dial featuring black Roman numeral hour markers and a subsidiary seconds track at 6 o'clock.”
  • “Blued steel hands including a double-spade hour hand.”
  • “Dial exhibits faint signature lettering below 12 o'clock ('T CLARKE / LONDON') and hairline surface fissures on the left perimeter.”

Movement and Source Limitations

The watch is reported as having a keyless-wind, three-quarter plate movement inscribed 'T T Clark Brompton Road'.

The movement, internal engraving, and mechanical configuration are not visible in the provided imagery. The attribution and technical details rely exclusively on the auction catalogue record.

Evidence for this section
  • “three quarter plate movement, inscribed T T Clark Brompton Road”
  • “keyless wind”

Open research questions

  • What is the relationship between the dial signature 'T CLARKE / LONDON' and the movement inscription 'T T Clark Brompton Road'?
  • Do the case hallmarks provide evidence of the manufacturer or production date?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Gentleman's 18ct gold cased demi hunter pocket watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Case material18ct gold“18ct gold cased”
Watch styleDemi hunter“demi hunter pocket watch”
Movement typeThree quarter plate“three quarter plate movement”
Movement inscriptionT T Clark Brompton Road“inscribed T T Clark Brompton Road”
Winding mechanismKeyless wind“keyless wind”
Dial diameter43mm“Dial diameter: 43mm”

Visible details

  • Demi-hunter case shown open with a circular central aperture in the front lid.
  • White dial featuring black Roman numeral hour markers and a subsidiary seconds track at 6 o'clock.
  • Blued steel hands including a double-spade hour hand.
  • Fluted winding crown and pendant bow positioned at 3 o'clock.
  • Dial exhibits faint signature lettering below 12 o'clock ('T CLARKE / LONDON') and hairline surface fissures on the left perimeter.

Research qualifications

  • The internal movement, three-quarter plate construction, and inscription are not visible in the photograph and rely entirely on the catalogue description.
  • The blue enamel chapter numerals and outer case engraving described by the auction house are located on the exterior of the case and not visible in this view.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

A gentleman's 18ct gold cased demi hunter pocket watch | 20 July 2016

Reviewed 2026-10-22 · Record 3059255d60

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