Silver Pocket Watch – Fourcot & Wybo – Paris – circa 1878–1881 Beautiful antique solid silver pocket watch, manufactured in Paris in the late 19th century. The case bears the French crab hallmark, indicating 800/1000 silver, as well as the master maker’s mark F.W., attributed to Fourcot & Wybo, watchmakers active in Paris between 1878 and 1881. The watch features a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, a railway minute track, and a small seconds subdial at 6 o’clock, typical of French watchmaking of the period. The hands are of a classic style. The manual-winding mechanical movement is visible under the rear cover and shows a traditional architecture with steel bridges and brass gears. Specifications • Maker: Fourcot & Wybo (F.W.) • Origin: Paris, France • Period: circa 1878–1881 • Case: solid silver (French crab hallmark – 800/1000) • Dial: white enamel with Roman numerals • Small seconds at 6 o’clock • Mechanical manual winding movement • Type: pocket watch Condition Overall good aesthetic condition for a watch that is over 140 years old. The dial is well preserved with minor signs of age and use. The movement winds and runs, but a service is likely recommended to ensure optimal long-term performance, as is common for watches of this age. An authentic late 19th-century piece, interesting for collectors or enthusiasts of antique horology.