Lanvi - Farming Motif Dial - 1900-1949

Lanvi – Swiss Made – Pocket Watch – Farming Motif Dial – Mechanical – 53 mm

Charming Swiss Pocket Watch with Hand-Painted Pastoral Scene

Offered for auction is a beautiful and characterful Lanvi Swiss Made pocket watch, a traditional mechanical timepiece distinguished by its rare and decorative porcelain dial featuring a farming motif.

Swiss pocket watches like this represent an era when timekeeping was not only functional but also artistic, combining mechanical precision with hand-crafted dial decoration.

Technical Details

Brand: Lanvi
Type: Pocket watch
Origin: Switzerland
Movement: Swiss mechanical movement
Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds
Case Material: Chromed metal
Case Diameter: 53 mm
Crystal: Acrylic glass
Dial: White porcelain dial with farming motif and floral decoration
Water Resistance: Not tested
Condition: Grade B – signs of wear consistent with age
Box/Papers: Generic box

The chromed case measures 53 mm, offering a strong and classic pocket presence. The case shows light signs of wear, consistent with age, adding to its authentic vintage character.

The highlight of this watch is undoubtedly the porcelain dial, beautifully decorated with a pastoral farming scene. At the center, a hand-painted depiction of farmers with cattle brings the dial to life, while additional animal motifs appear around the outer ring, marking the hours.

The dial is further enhanced by delicate floral decorations in blue, pink, and green tones, combined with applied golden dot markers and an inner 24-hour scale in red numerals.

Bold black Roman numerals provide excellent contrast and readability, while the ornate hands add elegance and refinement.

At 6 o’clock, a recessed small seconds subdial completes the classical layout, reinforcing the traditional pocket watch design.

The acrylic crystal preserves the vintage charm of the piece.

Inside, the Swiss mechanical movement reflects traditional craftsmanship, with visible gears and ruby jewels, emphasizing the mechanical artistry of the period.

Story & Heritage

This Lanvi pocket watch is more than a timekeeping instrument — it is a small piece of rural storytelling captured on porcelain. The farming motif reflects a time when watches often carried symbolic or decorative meaning, celebrating daily life and tradition.

Such pieces were often cherished personal objects, carried daily and passed through generations. Today, they remain highly collectible for their artistic dials and mechanical authenticity.

A unique and visually captivating Swiss pocket watch, perfect for collectors who appreciate both craftsmanship and storytelling.

The watch will be carefully packed and shipped insured.

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Internal Reference Number - Itm. 714