NAM.1958-07-52-1

Gold hunter watch given to Gen Van Cortlandt by Sir Henry Lawrence. Manufactured by James McCabe. Associated with Mooltan, 2nd Sikh War 1848-1849. Gold engine turned case with button and suspension ring, press button opening action. On inside of front cover the casemaker's mark, 18 carat assay mark and rubbed numeral. Glass hinges at 1200. White enamel dial with numerals in Urdu on main and second dial at 600. Hour and minute hands gold, second hand steel. Full plate movement with gold balance wheel, set with balance in aperture on top plate. Flat spring, no overcoil, with fuse attachment for smooth running on worn down spring. English lever escapement. Movement opened by lever at 600, pushed and released. Screws are blued steel.

Multan, Siege of, 1848-49 (2nd Sikh War 1848-1849)