This handsome and impressive antique Victorian gents 800 silver pocket watch bears Swiss hallmarks, it is in beautiful condition and in great working order! The watch is a large size and features a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals and a seconds dial at 6 o'clock. This is a mechanical pocket watch so it needs to be stem wound daily and it has a small silver button on the side that depresses to adjust the time.
The luxurious silver case features beautiful machine-turned engraving with a garter belt and shield shaped vacant cartouche that you could have engraved in a monogram for a personal touch. The top of the watch has a rose gold stem which provides an elegant contrast against the silver.
DETAILS:
MATERIALS: 800 silver & 925 silver (sterling)
ERA: Victorian, circa 1890
MARKINGS: stamped inside the case '800', 'grouse' (Swiss hallmark for 800 silver), serial number '90437' & '2'. Stamped inside the dust cover 'Givre', '90437' & '2' and marked 'TO/A 32' by hand. Stamped on the movement 'The Dax', 'Swiss Made' and letters 'SFRA' Stamped on the suspension ring 'lion passant' (the British stamp for sterling)
SIZE: 2-7/8" tall, 2"/5cm wide, 15.3mm deep
WEIGHT: 96 grams
CONDITION: in excellent overall condition, we have had this watch running and it keeps good time. The face is beautiful and clean and the glass is crystal clear. There are a few surface scratches on the inner dust cover where it has been opened and closed over the years. Note dark spots are reflections.
Materials: 800 Silver, Sterling Silver.