Rare Silver and Tortoise Shell Pair Cased Verge Pocket Watch

Silver pocket watch. Height: 7.00 centimeters. Gross weight: 83.44 grams. We do not guarantee the functioning of this watch.

Silver pocket watch. Height: 7.00 centimeters. Gross weight: 94.41 grams. We do not guarantee the functioning of this watch.

While the origin of this particularly unique piece remains a mystery, the brilliance and fine craftsmanship are without question. This small 18ct jewellery pocket watch houses elaborate, decorative silver mounting and bezels. There are 6 rubies at the front and 6 old European cut diamonds at the back. The outside of this one-of-a-kind piece is adorned with blue enamel and a colourful floral decoration ringed with gold-plated leaf. The interior uses a gold-plated dial of roman numerals to tell time with excellent balance and a total weight of 36 g. Our experts date this piece to the early 1970s. The tradition of carrying around a pocket watch has been popular since at least the 14th century. It has continued well into our current era as a mark of a true gentleman. It wasn’t until after World War I that wristwatches came into fashion. Each watch has a unique design and style that speak to the craft house that produced the timepiece. There are two pocket watch styles in wide use: open-face and hinged. This piece is hinged with a protective shell equally adorned with the interior face. This piece is meant for more formal attire and most likely would not be worn on a daily occasion due to the exquisite jewellery contents. ------------------------------ Condition Report: Pristine condition with a diameter of 4 cm ------------------------------ ------------------------------ Provenance: From a private collection. ------------------------------ ------------------------------ Literature: Cf.:Barry S...

Pocket watch in gilded metal. Height: 6.80 centimeters. We do not guarantee the functioning of this watch.

FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced / Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel DIMENSIONS: Diameter 52mm CIRCA: ...

Steel pocket watch. Height: 6.00 centimeters. We do not guarantee the functioning of this watch.