French Silver Pocket Watch with Swiss 15-Jewel Movement - 1900-1949

Antique French pocket watch with a Swiss mechanical movement, housed in a solid 800 silver case. A large and elegant antique pocket watch measuring approximately 49 mm in diameter and weighing approximately 88.8 grams. The watch combines a Swiss-made mechanical hand-wound movement with a French silver case, identified by the French crab hallmark for 800/1000 silver. A maker's hallmark is also present on the case. The movement is marked: “ANCRE – LIGNE DROITE – CHATON – 15 RUBIS” It is a traditional Swiss lever movement with 15 jewels, gilt-coloured bridges and visible jewel settings. The movement has the characteristic construction of late 19th/early 20th-century Swiss pocket-watch movements. The watch features a beautiful white enamel dial, blue Roman numerals, gilt decorative details, ornate period hands and a subsidiary seconds dial. The case and dial display signs of age and use consistent with an antique watch. Specifications - Type: Antique pocket watch - Approximate period: late 19th / early 20th century, circa 1900 - Case: French silver 800/1000 - Hallmark: French crab hallmark - Movement: Swiss mechanical, hand-wound - Escapement: Ancre, straight-line lever - Jewels: 15 - Movement inscription: “Ancre Ligne Droite – Chaton – 15 Rubis” - Diameter: approx. 49 mm - Weight: approx. 88.8 g - Seconds: Subsidiary seconds Condition and functionality The movement winds correctly and starts running. However, the watch stops when placed in a vertical position. It therefore requires professional inspection, adjustment and/or servicing by a qualified watchmaker before being considered fully functional for regular use. No recent service history is known. Accuracy and power reserve have not been tested and are not guaranteed. The case, dial and movement show signs of age, wear and patina consistent with their age. Please refer to the photographs for the overall condition. A charming and substantial antique French-cased pocket watch fitted with a Swiss 15-jewel movement, offered in its present condition and particularly suitable for collectors, restoration or vintage watch enthusiasts.

Estimate:£3.38

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