A Silver Timekeeper with Guilloché Case – French Pocket Watch - 1900-1949

An elegant antique pocket watch featuring a beautifully detailed silver case, a classic white dial and a traditional mechanical movement. A characterful example of historical horology, distinguished by its refined proportions and decorative details. The white dial features bold black Roman numerals, an outer minute track with Arabic numerals at five-minute intervals, and a subsidiary seconds dial at six o’clock. The ornate hands add a distinctive touch, contrasting beautifully with the clean enamel-style dial. The rounded silver case features a finely textured, engine-turned exterior with an ornate central cartouche. The combination of the decorative case and traditional dial gives this timepiece a particularly attractive period appearance. Silver Case and Hallmarks The case bears a French crab hallmark, associated with silver of 800/1000 fineness on small articles, together with a lozenge-shaped maker’s mark displaying the initials G&I and a rooster motif. The precise identity of the case maker has not been conclusively established. The interior of the case also bears engraved serial or reference numbers, adding to its historical character. Specifications - Type: Antique pocket watch - Origin: French silver hallmark - Case material: Silver - Silver fineness: 800/1000, based on the hallmark identification - Total weight: 78.9 g - Diameter: Approximately 48 mm - Movement: Mechanical, manually wound via the crown - Dial: White, with black Roman numerals - Additional features: Outer minute scale and subsidiary seconds at six o’clock - Case decoration: Engine-turned finish with an ornamental central cartouche - Hallmarks: French crab hallmark and maker’s mark bearing G&I with a rooster motif - Working condition: Working Condition The watch is in antique condition, showing signs of age and use consistent with its history. The silver case displays attractive patina, surface wear and minor marks. The dial, hands and movement are shown in the photographs. The watch is reported to be working. However, its timekeeping accuracy, power reserve and service history have not been independently verified. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description and provide a detailed view of the watch’s condition. A Distinctive Addition to an Antique Watch Collection With its substantial 48 mm case, 78.9 g weight, decorative silver exterior and traditional subsidiary-seconds dial, this pocket watch offers a pleasing combination of craftsmanship and historical character.

Estimate:$336.07

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