Mentor - Antique Swiss Pocket Watch – Galonné 800 Silver...

Antique Mentor Swiss Pocket Watch – Galonné 800 Silver – Cylinder Remontoir – 8 Jewels – Louis XV Hands – 38mm – Circa 1900 SHORT DESCRIPTION An elegant antique Mentor Swiss pocket watch, dating from approximately 1890–1910, featuring a beautifully decorated 800 silver Galonné case with partial gold plating. Mentor is a historic Swiss watch trademark associated with The Sons of L. Braunschweig / Election in La Chaux-de-Fonds, reflecting the traditional Swiss watchmaking heritage of this period. The finely guilloché caseback features an ornate floral relief and an unengraved monogram shield. The case bears the Swiss capercaillie silver hallmark, the 0.800 silver fineness mark and case number 265380. The beautifully preserved white enamel dial features black Roman numerals, a railway minute track, decorative gold-tone Louis XV hands and a small seconds subdial at 6 o’clock. Powered by a traditional Swiss Cylinder Remontoir movement with 8 jewels, featuring crown winding and push-button hand setting. An attractive collector’s piece from the golden age of Swiss pocket watchmaking. KEY FEATURES Mentor · Swiss Antique Pocket Watch · Circa 1900 · Galonné · 800 Silver · Partial Gold Plating · Cylinder Remontoir · 8 Jewels · Louis XV Hands · White Enamel Dial · Guilloché Caseback · 38mm SPECIFICATIONS Brand: Mentor Origin: Switzerland Period: Approx. 1890–1910 Movement: Mechanical Hand-Wound Escapement: Cylinder Jewels: 8 Case: 800 Silver, Partially Gold-Plated (Galonné) Hallmark: Swiss Capercaillie / 0.800 Case Number: 265380 Case Diameter: Approx. 38 mm (excluding crown) Dial: White Enamel, Roman Numerals Hands: Gold-Tone Louis XV Style Functions: Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds Weight: Approx. 74 g CONDITION The pocket watch is in a very well-preserved antique collector’s condition. The silver case shows only minor age-related signs of wear, including slight wear to the gold-plated details. The white enamel dial is exceptionally well preserved, with no visible cracks or significant damage. The mechanical movement is intact, the crown-winding mechanism operates and the watch starts running when wound. Please refer to the photographs for the exact condition. NOTICE The dating to approximately 1890–1910 is an estimate based on the design, movement construction and historical characteristics. No guarantee is provided regarding future accuracy, continued operation or power reserve. Professional servicing by a qualified watchmaker is recommended. SHIPPING AND HANDLING Shipping will be carried out in accordance with the applicable Catawiki requirements and guidelines. Handling time is up to three business days.

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