Rare 3/0s 7J Hampden movement c1899

This is a Hunter, stem wound / lever set – the 3/0 is about as small as American movements go

The movement has a broken balance

Movement – the gilt ¾ plate movement has a lever escapement. The movement is signed “Canton, O, Molly Stark, 3408131. The movement is in 70% mint condition

Dial – the white enamel dial has a full set of blue steel hands and is signed “Hampden”. The dial is in 90% mint condition – 2 hairlines

The movement measures 27.7mm x 5.7mm