Tärnan - 3883.20 - 1900-1949

Overview

This is a mechanical pocket watch with strong early Swiss pocket-watch character, featuring the Tärnan name on the dial. The white dial is arranged with bold black Arabic numerals, an outer 13–24 hour auxiliary scale and a subsidiary seconds register at 6 o’clock, creating a highly traditional and balanced appearance. Inside the case are clear 0.800 silver and Silver från Boliden markings, while the inner dust cover carries traditional movement inscriptions including 15 Rubis and Spiral Breguet. The watch is also accompanied by a pocket-watch chain, giving the lot greater completeness and display appeal.
The main highlight is the combination of a 0.800 silver case, 15-jewel movement and traditional Breguet hairspring marking.

Technical and condition details

Brand: Tärnan, signed on the dial

Type: Mechanical pocket watch

Winding: Manual

Function: Running when tested. No long-term test has been performed and the seller does not guarantee timekeeping accuracy

Dial layout: Central hour and minute hands, subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock and outer 13–24 hour auxiliary scale

Dial: White dial with stylised black Arabic numerals and an outer 24-hour scale. The subsidiary seconds register at 6 o’clock features a finely printed track. Swiss Made is visible at the lower edge of the dial

Case: 0.800 silver case. The inner cover carries a clear 0.800 silver fineness mark together with the inscription Silver från Boliden and additional period marks. The back cover features fine engine-turned decoration with a central shield-shaped cartouche

Movement: Swiss manual-winding mechanical movement. The inner dust cover is marked Qualité Extra Précision, Ancre, 15 Rubis, Double Plateau, Spiral Breguet and Levees Visibles, indicating a traditional 15-jewel lever movement with Breguet-style hairspring construction. The bridge layout also provides attractive mechanical display value

Diameter: Approx. 50.77 mm

Weight: Approx. 73.38 g

Accessories: Supplied with a pocket-watch chain, visually well matched to the watch and adding to the overall completeness and display appeal

Condition:
Overall in honest antique condition with age-related wear. The silver case shows fine surface scratches, light oxidation and edge wear, together with natural patina developed over time. The engine-turned decoration and central cartouche remain clearly visible. The dial is generally well preserved with clear numerals and scales, showing only minor signs of age. The movement and inner covers show normal wear and light oxidation consistent with age.

Collector’s highlights

0.800 silver case with clearly visible Silver från Boliden markings

Traditional 15-jewel Swiss lever movement with Spiral Breguet and Double Plateau inscriptions

Attractive white dual-scale dial with 24-hour auxiliary numerals

Supplied with a pocket-watch chain, adding completeness and strong display appeal

Final note

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