18th-century 20k gold and enamel pocket watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
18th Century
This antique pocket watch is described by the auction house as an 18th-century piece crafted in 20-karat yellow gold with enamel accents. The case measures 45 mm in diameter, and the watch has a reported total gross weight of approximately 66.97 grams.
It is signed FG, stamped 20K, and powered by a key-wound movement, though the winding key is missing. The visible dial features Roman numeral hour chapters, an outer five-minute ring rendered in Arabic numerals, and a front winding hole adjacent to the three o'clock marker.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Enamel pocket watch
- Gross Weight
- Approx. 66.97 grams
- Case Material
- 20-karat yellow gold and enamel
- Movement Type
- Key wound movement
- Case Measurement
- 45mm
- Maker / attribution
- FG
- Signature and Stamp
- Signed FG and stamped 20K
Design
- Visible features
- • White enamel chapter surfaces are bordered by decorative gold patterns with green enamel accents. • Hours are marked with black Roman numerals, and the outer five-minute intervals are marked with Arabic numerals. • A winding arbor hole penetrates the dial between the three and four o'clock markers. • The watch hands are absent from the central arbor. • Painted polychrome enamel floral decoration is visible along the outer edge of the gold case band.
- Condition and Attribution
- The watch is sold in 'antique condition' with reports of rubbing, losses, and wear to the enamel. The auction house has made no determination regarding the running condition of the watch and does not provide a warranty for its mechanical functionality. Terms provided by the auction house indicate that property is sold 'as is,' and they explicitly state they assume no responsibility for the authenticity or authorship of the items identified in the catalog.
- Mechanism and Dial Configuration
- The timepiece employs a key-wound movement; however, the winding key is noted as missing. A winding arbor hole is located on the dial between the three and four o'clock markers. The central arbor is currently observed without hands. The exterior of the gold case band features painted polychrome floral enamel decoration. Internal movement components and case back markings are not pictured.
- Identity and Physical Description
- This pocket watch is described in the auction catalog as an 18th-century piece crafted from 20-karat yellow gold. The watch is signed 'FG' and is stamped '20K'. The case has a measured diameter of 45 mm and a reported total gross weight of approximately 66.97 grams. The watch dial features white enamel surfaces bordered by gold patterns with green enamel accents. Hour markers are rendered in black Roman numerals, while an outer ring displays Arabic numerals for five-minute intervals.
Identification
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Source notes missing key and states no determination of running condition was made.
- Research required: Source reports rubbing, losses, and wear to the enamel.
- Research required: Hands are missing from the dial arbor.
- Research required: Internal movement and case back markings are not pictured.