Antique 1/4 Repeater Rolled Gold Pocket Watch – F. Orr & Sons Madras & Rangoon – Swiss Made – 52mm
A fine antique ¼ Repeater Pocket Watch in rolled gold, featuring a clean white enamel dial and an unusual button-activated repeater mechanism.
Key Features:
• Dial: Original white enamel dial in very good condition, signed:
F. Orr & Sons, Madras & Rangoon – Swiss Made
• Movement:
• Pin-set jewelled lever movement
• Swiss made
• Fully functional and keeping time well
• Repeater Function:
• Unusual ¼ repeater activated via the winding button
• Chimes correctly and clearly – in good working order
• Case Dimensions:
• Width: 52mm
• Depth: 19mm
• Case numbered: 57930 / 344206
Condition:
• The enamel dial is clean with no visible cracks or chips.
• Movement and repeater both tested and in good working order.
• Case shows light wear consistent with age, but overall in good vintage condition.
This is a rare and elegant collector’s piece from a notable retailer operating in colonial-era India and Burma. A fine addition to any horology collection.