Courcy, Paillard Successeur à Corbeil – Key-Wind – Silver - 1850-1900

Elegant antique French pocket watch signed Courcy, Paillard Successeur à Corbeil, featuring a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, an outer minute track and ornate hands. The silver case bears a crab hallmark and features finely guilloché surfaces, floral engraving and a central cartouche. The movement is visible inside the hinged case. The watch is currently running and comes complete with its metal chain and winding key. A particularly interesting addition is the accompanying illustrated card depicting the historic Horlogerie, Bijouterie, Orfèvrerie Corbière & Paillard shop in Corbeil, reproduced from an old image, adding historical and decorative interest to the lot. - Material: Silver - Hallmark: French crab hallmark - Signature: Courcy, Paillard Successeur à Corbeil - Weight: 70.9 g - Diameter: 47 mm - Condition: Antique condition, with signs of age and use - Included: Pocket watch, chain, winding key and illustrated shop card A charming piece of French horological and silversmithing history, offered with its evocative historical shop illustration.

Estimate:£251.19

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