Belle Époque 18K Bicolor Gold Open Face Keyless Lever Pocket Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Belle Époque
This Belle Époque open-face pocket watch features an 18-karat bicolor gold case measuring approximately 46.00 mm in diameter. The bezel is decorated with an engraved branch and star motif, framing a dial painted en grisaille depicting classical figures in an allegorical scene, attributed to Fernand Paillet.
Driven by a manual-wind keyless lever movement, the watch bears a French gold hallmark and the stamped number 41200, with a reported gross weight of 31.70 pennyweights.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
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- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Open-face keyless lever pocket watch
- Bezel design
- Bicolor gold with branch and star pattern
- Gross weight
- 31.70 dwt
- Case diameter
- Approximately 46.00 mm
- Place recorded
- France
- Hallmark and number
- French hallmark, 41200
- Maker / attribution
- Fernand Paillet (attributed dial and case back painting)
- Dial decoration attribution
- Attributed to Fernand Paillet
Design
- Visible features
- • Open-face pocket watch configuration with a top winding crown and decorative bow. • Bicolor gold bezel engraved with stylized foliate sprigs and interspersed stars. • Dial painted en grisaille with classical allegorical figures against a muted blue-green ground, encircled by Roman numerals.
- Dial and Artistic Attribution
- The watch features a dial painted en grisaille with a classical scene. This decorative work, alongside matching work on the case back, is attributed to Fernand Paillet. This attribution is provided by the auction house as part of the lot description.
- Case and External Construction
- The timepiece is housed in a bicolor gold case measuring approximately 46.00 mm in diameter, featuring a bicolor gold bezel decorated with an engraved branch and star pattern. The watch is stamped with a French hallmark for 18-karat gold and the number 41200. The case exhibits visible scratching throughout.
- Movement and Operational Status
- The watch is powered by a manual-wind movement. At the time of cataloging, it was reported to wind, set, and run, though it has not been timed for accuracy. The auction house notes that the watch may stop running before the auction, does not provide a warranty, and recommends servicing.
Identification
- Serial number
- 41200
- 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: The case back painting and internal movement are mentioned in the catalogue but not displayed in the provided images.
- Research required: Artist attribution to Fernand Paillet is stated by the auction house without explicit signature verification.