Schneeberger-Calame - savonette - 1850-1900
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Schneeberger-Calame savonette pocket watch with a 45 mm case in 0.800 silver, manual movement, dating to 1850–1900, in good used condition with visible wear and in working order.
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Description from the seller
Antique pocket watch, probably a so-called 'Ottoman' or French-style pocket watch with an open-case or savonette-like construction (likely late 19th or early 20th century).
The transition to the remontoir (crown) winding system and the use of the Swiss .800 silver Auerhahn hallmark
The Maker: Schneeberger-Calame.
This was a renowned workshop of watch-case makers (fabricants de boîtes de montres) based in Biel (Bienne), Switzerland.
More precise dating:
Schneeberger-Calame registered this specific maker's mark on 28 April 1887. The company ceased to exist in this form on 11 October 1900, when it merged with another company.
Shipped by registered mail and carefully packaged.
Antique pocket watch, probably a so-called 'Ottoman' or French-style pocket watch with an open-case or savonette-like construction (likely late 19th or early 20th century).
The transition to the remontoir (crown) winding system and the use of the Swiss .800 silver Auerhahn hallmark
The Maker: Schneeberger-Calame.
This was a renowned workshop of watch-case makers (fabricants de boîtes de montres) based in Biel (Bienne), Switzerland.
More precise dating:
Schneeberger-Calame registered this specific maker's mark on 28 April 1887. The company ceased to exist in this form on 11 October 1900, when it merged with another company.
Shipped by registered mail and carefully packaged.
Details
Brand
Schneeberger-Calame
Model
savonette
Shipped insured
Yes
Period
1850-1900
Movement
Manual winding
Case material
0.800, Silver
Case diameter
45 mm
Condition
Good - visible signs of wear
Weight
59 g
Width lug/ watch band
4.5 cm
In working order
Yes
