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  • Watches were of the pocket type, open faced, half-hunter and full-hunter cases (with the glass protected by a metal cover; the half-hunter had a circular cut-out in the middle of the cover, with the hour chapters engraved around it; the hands could be partially seen through this cut out).

    Dressing the Edwardian Man | Edwardian Promenade 2008

  • The ranchman, who is half-hunter, half-stockman, and his wife are jovial, hearty Welsh people from Llanberis, who laugh with loud, cheery British laughs, sing in parts down to the youngest child, are free hearted and hospitable, and pile the pitch-pine logs half-way up the great rude chimney.

    A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains 2007

  • ‘I was suggesting dinner, sir,’ said Supple, flipping a half-hunter watch from his waistcoat.

    The Vesuvius Club Mark Gatiss 2004

  • ‘I was suggesting dinner, sir,’ said Supple, flipping a half-hunter watch from his waistcoat.

    The Vesuvius Club Mark Gatiss 2004

  • * I regret I can leave you so little time for farewells, 'said Ferris, hauling his huge half-hunter from his waistcoat fob.

    The Gates of Noon Rohan, Michael Scott, 1951- 1992

  • The Squire slashed the dogs silent with his half-hunter to catch the reply.

    The Yeoman Adventurer George W. Gough

  • "Yes, sir," I said, and laid on the table my silver English half-hunter with Albert.

    Ruggles of Red Gap Harry Leon Wilson 1903

  • Directly after the shot had been fired, the bushes were agitated, and a gaunt, grim-visaged man, in a half-hunter and half-civilized dress, moved a few feet to the right, in a manner which showed that he was indifferent as to whether or not he was observed.

    The Lost Trail Edward Sylvester Ellis 1878

  • The ranchman, who is half-hunter, half-stockman, and his wife are jovial, hearty Welsh people from

    A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains 1867

  • Redwood rode a strong horse of the half-hunter breed, while the

    The Hunters' Feast Conversations Around the Camp Fire Mayne Reid 1850

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