mechanical pocket watch signed Knut Bergqvist - 1900-1949

Overview
これは Knut Bergqvist, Köping に署名された骨董品の機械式懐中時計で、19世紀の北欧の特徴が強く感じられます。白いエナメル文字盤には優雅な細長いローマ数字、外周の分刻みスケール、6時位置の小秒針があり、金色の繊細な針が装飾されています。文字盤には Knut Bergqvist Köping の inscription が大きく表示されており、時計の歴史的アイデンティティの重要な一部を成しています。見えるムーブメントには Knut Bergqvist のメーカー署名がないため、最も正確な表現は「Knut Bergqvist Köping 署名の懐中時計」ですが、Bergqvist がムーブメント製造者であると断定するものではありません。 Kaplans によって記録された非常に近い仕様の時計にはケース番号 318828 があり、今回の例は 318832 で、同じ約 50.5 mm のサイズと Knut Bergqvist Köping の署名を持ちます。その比較例はおよそ 1860 年頃と日付けられており、今回の時計も同様の時期と見られます。 kaplans.se 主な特徴は Knut Bergqvist Köping の署名、0.800 銀ケース、Half Chronometer、Spiral Breguet、15 Rubis の銘刻、そして精緻に彫刻された天使と花のケースバックです。

Technical and condition details
Brand and signature: Knut Bergqvist, Köping
ダイヤルには Knut Bergqvist Köping と clearly signed されており、このタイプの署名は時計に独特のスウェーデン地方の時計製造・小売の個性を与えます。見えるムーブメントには Knut Bergqvist の署名がないため、Piece は「Knut Bergqvist Köping 署名の懐中時計」と表現する方がより正確で、Bergqvist をムーブメント製造者と断定するべきではありません。
Type: Antique mechanical pocket watch
Approximate period: Around 1860. A closely comparable Knut Bergqvist Köping example with a very close case number has been dated by Kaplans to approximately 1860. kaplans.se
Winding: Key wound
Function: Running when tested. No long-term test has been performed.
Dial layout: Central hours and minutes with subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock and an outer minute scale
Dial: White enamel dial with elongated black Roman numerals, Arabic minute markings and decorative gilt hands. The scripted Knut Bergqvist Köping signature forms a prominent feature of the dial.
Case: 0.800 silver case, clearly hallmarked on the inside. Case number 318832. The silver has developed natural oxidation and age-related patina, giving the watch an authentic antique appearance.
Case-back engraving: The outer back cover is one of the most decorative features of the watch. It is finely engraved with a winged angel above an ornamental central cartouche, surrounded by large flowers, foliage and flowing ribbon decoration. The central cartouche contains a faint intertwined monogram or personal engraving, although the individual letters are not sufficiently clear to identify with confidence. Fine concentric engine-turned lines and a beaded border complete the elaborate 19th-century decorative composition.
Inner cuvette inscriptions:
HALF CHRONOMETER
Spiral Breguet
15 Rubis
Spiral Breguet indicates a Breguet-style hairspring arrangement, while 15 Rubis refers to a 15-jewel movement. Half Chronometer should be understood as a period quality designation and should not be interpreted as modern official chronometer certification.
Movement: Traditional gilt mechanical movement with bridge construction and mechanical regulator. Together with the cuvette inscriptions, the watch is identified as having a 15-jewel movement with Breguet-style hairspring characteristics.
Diameter: Approx. 50.55 mm
Weight: Approx. 93.39 g
Accessories: Supplied with an antique-style gold-tone pocket watch chain and winding key. The chain is visually well matched to the watch and adds considerably to the completeness and display appeal of the set.
Condition:
Overall in honest antique condition with clear signs of age and use. The 0.800 silver case shows natural oxidation, surface scratches, edge wear and period patina. The elaborate angel, floral and ribbon engraving on the back remains clearly visible and is one of the strongest visual features of the watch. The enamel dial remains generally well preserved with minor age-related marks and light surface imperfections. The movement runs when tested, although no extended running or accuracy test has been performed. The accompanying chain and key also show normal age-related wear and oxidation.
Collector’s highlights
- Distinctive Knut Bergqvist, Köping signed dial with strong Swedish historical character and a closely comparable documented period example.
- Half Chronometer, Spiral Breguet and 15 Rubis inscriptions give the movement considerable technical and period interest.
- Elaborately engraved 0.800 silver case back featuring a winged angel, flowers, ribbon decoration and a central personal cartouche.
- Accompanied by an old pocket watch chain and winding key, creating a particularly complete and attractive display set.
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