Antique French Silver Pocket Watch – 8 Jewels

Antique French pocket watch featuring a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, elegant decorative hands and a finely engraved silver case with a central cartouche. The case bears a French crab hallmark and the inner cover is numbered 5398. The mechanical movement is marked “8 Rubis” (8 jewels) and is key-wound. The watch comes with a metal chain and winding key. Details: - Origin: France (attributed) - Period: Late 19th to early 20th century (estimated) - Case: Silver, with French crab hallmark - Movement: Mechanical, key-wound, 8 jewels - Number: 5398 - Diameter: 48 mm - Total weight: 79.9 g (watch only) - Accessories: Chain and winding key - Condition: Antique condition, with signs of age and wear. A small impact/chip is visible on the enamel dial near the 1 hour mark. - Functionality: Currently running; timekeeping accuracy and long-term reliability have not been tested. A charming example of traditional French pocket-watch craftsmanship, offered with its chain and winding key.

Estimate:£230.33

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