Edward Daniel Johnson, London, 18ct gold hunter pocket watch...

Hammer

£1,700

Edward Daniel Johnson, London, 18ct gold hunter pocket watch, circa 1849-55, having an American engine turned and engraved case, 50mm white enamelled dial, signed and numbered 10902, with subsidiary seconds and Roman numerals, gold inner cover, signed back plate with scroll engraved cock plate, keywind movement, 58mm diameter, gross weight approx. 159.2g

NB: E D Johnson was a respected London watch and marine chronometer maker. He was a founder member and Vice President of the British Horological Institute, formed in 1858. This particular watch is from his early career working out of Ashley Crescent in Shoreditch.

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Cracks to the dial at six, eight and nine o'clock. The outer case shows signs of wear and loss of milling detail to the outer edges. Dents to the edge of the back of the case. The cases closes crisply and the release button works. Soft solder repair to the top of the suspension ring. Inner case is good. Hallmarks are clear. Hands appear to be original. The watch is freely ticking when wound (but please note our special conditions). There is a key.