Vintage Engraved Hunter Case Pocket Watch with Leather Fob

This item is a vintage pocket watch featuring a hunter-style case, characterized by its protective metal cover over the watch face. The case appears to be constructed from a base metal, likely brass or gold-filled material, which now exhibits a significant aged patina and areas of surface oxidation. The exterior of the case is decorated with intricate scrollwork engraving and a central shield-shaped cartouche, typical of late 19th to early 20th-century design. Attached to the circular bow and crown is a unique, hand-crafted leather watch fob consisting of interlocking links, which shows considerable wear, cracking, and stiffening of the material. Physically, the watch is roughly 45-50mm in diameter. The condition is heavily weathered with visible tarnishing, surface scratches, and potential pitting on the metal. There is a lack of visible maker's marks from this exterior angle, but the style suggests a late Victorian or Edwardian production period. The quality of the engraving indicates mass-market craftsmanship from that era, intended for durability and utility. The combination of the heavily patinated metal and the folk-art style leather strap gives it a distinct aesthetic associated with early 20th-century workwear accessories.