A. Golay-Leresche & Fils 18k Gold Half Hunter Pocket Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa the 1870s to 1880s
Maker / issuer
A. Golay Leresche & FilsThis antique 18-carat gold half-hunter pocket watch is attributed by the seller to Swiss watchmakers A. Golay-Leresche & Fils, Geneva, dating to circa the 1870s to 1880s.
The polished gold case features a central circular glazed aperture surrounded by black enamelled Roman numerals. Source text reports that inside the back cover are Swiss Helvetia 18ct hallmarks, while the hinged case back bears an engraved 'CB' monogram. The white enamel dial is reported to feature blue Roman numerals, blued-steel hands, and a subsidiary seconds dial. According to the listing, the keyless lever movement and case share serial number 16732.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Half hunter pocket watch
- Maker
- A. Golay-Leresche & Fils, Geneva
- Date Range
- circa the 1870s to 1880s
- Gold Purity
- 18ct (750 standard)
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Case Serial Number
- 16732
- Dimensions & Weight
- 37mm, 47 grams
- Maker / attribution
- A. Golay-Leresche & Fils
Design
- Visible features
- • Polished yellow gold half-hunter front cover with a circular central glazed window. • Outer chapter ring on the front lid featuring black enamelled Roman numerals. • Fluted winding crown surmounted by a circular suspension bow positioned at 12 o'clock relative to the cover chapter ring. • White dial visible through the front aperture, showing hands and partial sub-dial markings.
- Dial and Movement
- The internal white enamel dial features a black outer minute track, blue Roman numerals, and blued-steel Breguet-style hands. A subsidiary seconds dial is located at the 6 o'clock position. The watch is reported to contain a jeweled, keyless lever movement. The movement plate is inscribed with the maker's name, and the movement plate and inner case cover are both reported to bear the serial number 16732.
- Markings and Provenance
- The hinged back cover is engraved with a monogram featuring the initial 'CB'. Internal case markings are reported to include Swiss Helvetia head hallmarks, which are cited as certification of the 18ct (750 standard) gold purity. The maker is identified as A. Golay-Leresche & Fils, Geneva. The production date is attributed to the late 19th century, specifically the 1870s to 1880s.
- Case and Exterior Configuration
- The object is described as an 18-carat gold half-hunter pocket watch. The exterior front cover features a central glazed circular aperture, which is surrounded by black enamelled Roman numerals. The case is equipped with a winding crown and a suspension bow. Source text contains conflicting information, with one descriptive segment noting the crown is at the 3 o'clock position, while a separate cataloguer’s note identifies the crown and bow at the 12 o'clock position.
Identification
- Serial number
- 16732
- 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: Movement plates, internal Swiss hallmarks, and rear case monogram are reported by the source seller but concealed in this closed front photograph.
- Research required: The dealer description mentions winding crown at the 3 o'clock position in one paragraph while cataloguer notes and the photo show the crown and bow at the 12 o'clock position.