Montre de Poche Art Nouveau – Argent 800 – Boîtier entièrement ciselé - 1850-1900
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This working Art Nouveau pocket watch dates from 1850–1900 and has a hand-wound movement, an 800-silver case with all-over engraving, a 30 mm diameter and serial number 1694.
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Art Nouveau Collar/Ladies' Watch – Solid 800 Silver – Fully chased case – 30 mm – Circa 1890-1910
Superb collar watch dating from the Art Nouveau period (circa 1890-1910), bearing witness to the refinement and watchmaking craftsmanship of the Belle Époque.
This piece stands out for the exceptional richness of its goldsmithing work and the finesse of its decorations. Unlike many pocket watches of that era with relatively simple borders, this example features a fully chased case and a decoration around its entire circumference. A remarkable aesthetic detail that highlights the care given to its manufacture.
Technical specifications and mechanism
* Diameter: 30 mm, excluding pendant bow and crown.
* Movement: Swiss manual-wind mechanical movement, split-plate architecture and cylinder escapement.
* Regulation: Advance/Retard (A/R) system.
* Serial number: 1694, stamped inside the case cuvette.
* Functioning: The watch is in running condition. The movement winds normally and functions correctly at the time of inspection.
Case, architecture and goldsmithing work
Case:
* Solid silver, hallmark 800, with .800 punch.
* Open-face architecture.
Case back:
* Magnificent barleygrain guilloché decoration.
* Central cartouche in the shape of a shield, free of any engraving.
* Floral decoration consisting of laurel branches surrounding the cartouche.
Borders and case band – Special feature of this piece:
One of the most remarkable elements of this watch lies in its fully worked and decorated case band.
It features a three-dimensionally ridged geometric relief with alternating diamond motifs, framed by two fine micro-tooth friezes.
This decorative work all around the case provides an exceptionally refined finish and sets this piece apart from more conventional models of the same period.
Dial and hands
* Dial: Genuine white enamel, in excellent condition, with no cracks or visible hairline cracks.
* Display: Elegant dual-reading with black Roman numerals for the hours and an outer railway for the minutes.
* Graduation: Arabic numerals every 5 minutes up to 60.
* Hands: A pair of finely wrought Louis XV-style hands, in gold-colored metal.
The photographs are an integral part of the description and allow the details, as well as the real condition of this watch, to be appreciated.
Art Nouveau Collar/Ladies' Watch – Solid 800 Silver – Fully chased case – 30 mm – Circa 1890-1910
Superb collar watch dating from the Art Nouveau period (circa 1890-1910), bearing witness to the refinement and watchmaking craftsmanship of the Belle Époque.
This piece stands out for the exceptional richness of its goldsmithing work and the finesse of its decorations. Unlike many pocket watches of that era with relatively simple borders, this example features a fully chased case and a decoration around its entire circumference. A remarkable aesthetic detail that highlights the care given to its manufacture.
Technical specifications and mechanism
* Diameter: 30 mm, excluding pendant bow and crown.
* Movement: Swiss manual-wind mechanical movement, split-plate architecture and cylinder escapement.
* Regulation: Advance/Retard (A/R) system.
* Serial number: 1694, stamped inside the case cuvette.
* Functioning: The watch is in running condition. The movement winds normally and functions correctly at the time of inspection.
Case, architecture and goldsmithing work
Case:
* Solid silver, hallmark 800, with .800 punch.
* Open-face architecture.
Case back:
* Magnificent barleygrain guilloché decoration.
* Central cartouche in the shape of a shield, free of any engraving.
* Floral decoration consisting of laurel branches surrounding the cartouche.
Borders and case band – Special feature of this piece:
One of the most remarkable elements of this watch lies in its fully worked and decorated case band.
It features a three-dimensionally ridged geometric relief with alternating diamond motifs, framed by two fine micro-tooth friezes.
This decorative work all around the case provides an exceptionally refined finish and sets this piece apart from more conventional models of the same period.
Dial and hands
* Dial: Genuine white enamel, in excellent condition, with no cracks or visible hairline cracks.
* Display: Elegant dual-reading with black Roman numerals for the hours and an outer railway for the minutes.
* Graduation: Arabic numerals every 5 minutes up to 60.
* Hands: A pair of finely wrought Louis XV-style hands, in gold-colored metal.
The photographs are an integral part of the description and allow the details, as well as the real condition of this watch, to be appreciated.
Details
Brand
Montre de Poche Art Nouveau – Argent 800 – Boîtier entièrement ciselé
Shipped insured
Yes
Period
1850-1900
Movement
Manual winding
Case material
Silver
Case diameter
30 mm
Condition
Very good - minor signs of wear
Weight
28 g
Width lug/ watch band
1 cm
In working order
Yes
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