Broking Kalkani Gurun 18k gold and enamel pocket watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1810
This 18k gold and enamel open-face pocket watch is attributed to the Swiss manufacture for the Turkish market, circa 1810. The timepiece is signed Broking Kalkani Gurun and numbered 2308.
It features a key-winding manual movement with four jewels, a cylinder escapement, a three-arm gilt balance, a flat balance spring, and an index regulator. The exterior case back is decorated with painted musical trophies set against a light pink enamel background, complemented by decorative enamel work. The white enamel dial is marked with Turkish numerals and fitted with steel fleurs de Lys hands. The watch measures 48 mm in diameter, with a total weight of 59 grams.
The auction description notes the movement is slightly oxidized and scratched, recommending an overhaul, and reports hairlines on the enamel dial.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- Circa 1810
- Dial
- White enamel with Turkish numerals
- Type
- Open-face key-winding pocket watch
- Maker
- Broking Kalkani Gurun
- Weight
- 59 gr
- Diameter
- 48 mm
- Material
- 18k gold and enamel
- Movement
- Manual wind, 4 jewels, cylinder escapement
- Serial Number
- 2308
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Broking Kalkani Gurun
Design
- Case and Dial
- The watch is housed in an 18k gold case featuring an open-face design. The back of the case is decorated with a painted scene depicting musical trophies arranged against a light pink enamel background, framed by decorative enamel borders. The watch is suspended by a decorative pendant and bow. The white enamel dial displays Turkish numerals, which were requested for the specific regional market. The time is indicated by a pair of steel hands designed in a fleurs de Lys pattern. The auction description reports that the enamel dial exhibits hairlines.
- Visible features
- • Polychrome enamel musical trophy scene on case back • Turkish numerals on white dial • Steel fleurs de Lys hands • Key-winding mechanism
- Movement and Mechanics
- The watch operates on a manual winding, key-wound movement, which is constructed from matte gilt plates. The caliber is configured with four jewels and features a cylinder escapement. Timing regulation is managed by a three-arm gilt balance, a flat balance spring, and an index regulator. Technical condition reports provided by the auction house indicate that the movement shows minor signs of oxidation and scratching.
- Signatures and Attribution
- The timepiece is attributed to Swiss production, specifically created for the Turkish market, dating to approximately 1810. The signature of Broking Kalkani Gurun is present on the object, and the case bears the serial number 2308. The provided information links the manufacture of this watch to Switzerland, while confirming the branding as Broking Kalkani Gurun.
Identification
- Serial number
- 2308
- 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 overhaul recommended by auction description
- Research required: Enamel dial noted to have hairlines