French Silver Pocket Watch – Clairdent à Charleville - 1850-1900

Beautiful antique French silver pocket watch, signed “Clairdent à Charleville” inside the case. A charming example of traditional French pocket-watch craftsmanship, featuring an elegant silver case, a finely detailed enamel dial and a traditional key-wound mechanical movement. The white enamel dial features classical black Roman numerals, fine minute divisions and an additional red 5–60 minute scale around the outer perimeter. The elegant period hands complement the refined appearance of the dial. The watch is fitted with a traditional key-wound mechanical movement, with attractive gilt-toned bridges and visible mechanical components. The movement is housed in a silver case with a particularly attractive decorated and guilloché inner cover. The inner case is signed: “Clairdent à Charleville” The watch is accompanied by its winding key and chain, making this a particularly complete and attractive presentation. Specifications - Signature: Clairdent à Charleville - Type: Antique pocket watch - Country: France - Movement: Mechanical, key-wound - Winding: Key - Dial: White enamel - Numerals: Roman - Outer scale: Red 5–60 minute scale - Case material: Silver - Diameter: Approx. 45 mm - Total weight: Approx. 65.5 g - Accessories: Winding key and chain Condition & Function The watch is currently running and functioning correctly. There is a small spot visible on the glass. This mark is on the glass itself and does not affect the enamel dial underneath. The silver case and dial show minor age-related marks and patina consistent with the age of the watch. No recent professional service is documented, so accuracy, amplitude and power reserve have not been independently tested or guaranteed. Please carefully examine all photographs, which form an integral part of the description. Historical Character The “Clairdent à Charleville” signature gives this watch an interesting regional identity and connects it to the historic horological trade of Charleville. Its combination of French silver case, enamel dial, key-wound mechanical movement, guilloché decoration, winding key and chain makes it an attractive piece for collectors of antique French horology.

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