Antique French Silver Pocket Watch – 8 Jewels, Key-Wound, with Chain and Key - 1850-1900

Antique French pocket watch featuring a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, elegant decorative hands and a finely engraved silver case with a central cartouche.

The case bears a French crab hallmark and the inner cover is numbered 5398. The mechanical movement is marked “8 Rubis” (8 jewels) and is key-wound.

The watch comes with a metal chain and winding key.

Details:

- Origin: France (attributed)
- Period: Late 19th to early 20th century (estimated)
- Case: Silver, with French crab hallmark
- Movement: Mechanical, key-wound, 8 jewels
- Number: 5398
- Diameter: 48 mm
- Total weight: 79.9 g (watch only)
- Accessories: Chain and winding key
- Condition: Antique condition, with signs of age and wear. A small impact/chip is visible on the enamel dial near the 1 hour mark.
- Functionality: Currently running; timekeeping accuracy and long-term reliability have not been tested.

A charming example of traditional French pocket-watch craftsmanship, offered with its chain and winding key.