Loyer a saintes - 1850-1900
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Loyer à Saintes pocket watch with key-wound verge movement, solid silver case, dating to 1850–1900, chain included, in good cosmetic condition and in working order.
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Description from the seller
Signed Loyer key pocket watch in Saintes – circa 1820 – Verge movement – Solid silver case – Chain included
Full description
Very beautiful French key-wound pocket watch, signed Loyer in Saintes, dating from the early 19th century (around 1820). It is a handcrafted piece featuring a verge movement, emblematic of the period's watchmaking. The case is made of solid silver, stamped, with a matching chain.
Technical details:
Manufacturer / Signature: Rent in Saintes
Mechanical keychain pocket watch
Movement: Verge, manual winding with key.
Dial: White enamel, Roman numerals for the hours and Arabic numerals for the minutes.
Hands: Breguet type, blued steel (probable)
Case: Solid silver, hallmarked 'BF under crown,' double hinged back (screw-back type).
Serial number: 2644
Small chain: made of solid silver
Diameter: approximately 47 mm (excluding the bail).
Condition: Very good overall cosmetic condition. The movement is complete but functional.
Particularities
Hand-engraved cock, a typical decoration of high-quality watches from the early 19th century.
Hallmark 'BF under crown' on the case: unidentified French goldsmith's hallmark, active in the first half of the 19th century.
Beautiful original patina, well-preserved enameled dial.
Note:
This is an ancient object of historical interest.
Delivery:
Careful and secure shipping, with insurance. Professional packaging. International delivery possible.
Signed Loyer key pocket watch in Saintes – circa 1820 – Verge movement – Solid silver case – Chain included
Full description
Very beautiful French key-wound pocket watch, signed Loyer in Saintes, dating from the early 19th century (around 1820). It is a handcrafted piece featuring a verge movement, emblematic of the period's watchmaking. The case is made of solid silver, stamped, with a matching chain.
Technical details:
Manufacturer / Signature: Rent in Saintes
Mechanical keychain pocket watch
Movement: Verge, manual winding with key.
Dial: White enamel, Roman numerals for the hours and Arabic numerals for the minutes.
Hands: Breguet type, blued steel (probable)
Case: Solid silver, hallmarked 'BF under crown,' double hinged back (screw-back type).
Serial number: 2644
Small chain: made of solid silver
Diameter: approximately 47 mm (excluding the bail).
Condition: Very good overall cosmetic condition. The movement is complete but functional.
Particularities
Hand-engraved cock, a typical decoration of high-quality watches from the early 19th century.
Hallmark 'BF under crown' on the case: unidentified French goldsmith's hallmark, active in the first half of the 19th century.
Beautiful original patina, well-preserved enameled dial.
Note:
This is an ancient object of historical interest.
Delivery:
Careful and secure shipping, with insurance. Professional packaging. International delivery possible.
Details
Brand
Loyer a saintes
Shipped Insured
Yes
Period
1850-1900
Movement
Manual winding
Case material
Silver
Case diameter
48 mm
Condition
Good - visible signs of wear
Weight
107 g
Width lug/ watch band
27 mm
In working order
Yes
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