Jps Marrion A Geneve - 1850-1900

Overview
This is a highly attractive antique mechanical pocket watch with a beautifully engraved silver toned dial, Roman numeral hour markers, floral decoration, and gold toned hands. It has a strong period character, further enhanced by the silver pocket watch chain and the accompanying keys. The gilt movement is signed Jqs Marron A Genève, giving the watch an appealing early Geneva horological character. The main appeal lies in the elegant engraved silver dial, the decorative gilt movement, and the complete presentation with silver chain and keys.
Technical and condition details
Maker signature: The movement and inner cover are signed Jqs Marron A Genève.
Type: Antique key wound mechanical pocket watch with engraved silver toned dial, Roman numeral hour markers, central floral decoration, and gold toned hands.
Function: Running when tested. No long-term accuracy test has been performed.
Movement: Antique gilt full plate mechanical movement with pierced and engraved balance cock, silver regulator disc, and traditional early pocket watch construction.
Case and accessories: Silver toned case with several visible inner marks. The back cover has an old personal engraving. Supplied with a silver pocket watch chain, hook, and several winding keys.
Size and weight: Pocket watch diameter approximately 54.72 mm. Total weight approximately 118.18 g.
Condition: Preserved with clear antique character, showing natural oxidation, scratches, surface wear, handling marks, and age related traces to the case, dial, glass, and movement. The engraved silver toned dial remains highly decorative, and the chain and keys make the set especially attractive for display and collecting.
Collector’s highlights
Beautiful engraved silver toned dial with elegant floral decoration
Movement signed Jqs Marron A Genève, with strong Geneva watchmaking character
Supplied with silver pocket watch chain and winding keys
Large 54.72 mm case with a total weight of approximately 118.18 g
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