C. Marcks & Co. Dragon/Griffin Pendant Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1900
This Edwardian pendant watch dates to circa 1900 and is associated with jeweler C. Marcks & Co., with Switzerland stated as its place of origin. Constructed in 18kt yellow gold, the pendant assembly measures 80mm by 35mm and suspends from an articulated brooch mount set with diamonds.
The front cover features sculpted gold and diamond-set relief work depicting a griffin or dragon, partially revealing a white dial beneath. The source reports that the piece is fitted with a manual-winding 10-jewel movement featuring a cylindrical escapement and wolf's-tooth winding.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Pendant watch
- Dimensions
- 80mm x 35mm
- Case Material
- 18kt Yellow Gold
- Dial and Hands
- Original Flawless Enamel Dial / Blued Steel Hands
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Place of Origin
- Switzerland
- Maker / Retailer
- C. Marcks & Co.
- Movement / Caliber
- Manual Winding / 10 Jewels / High Grade Cylindrical Escapement
- Maker / attribution
- C. Marcks & Co.
Design
- Visible features
- • Sculpted yellow gold creature resembling a griffin or dragon with diamond-set wings and accents over the front of the watch. • Suspended by dual gold link chains from an ornate arched diamond- and gold-set brooch fitting with a visible pin back. • Small portion of a white dial with black markings visible behind the sculpted cover.
- Retailer and Origin
- The watch is associated with the retailer C. Marcks & Co., which the source describes as a jeweler with historical locations in Bombay and Poona. The place of origin is reported as Switzerland.
- Dial and Movement Features
- The watch features a white enamel dial with blued steel hands. Portions of the dial remain visible beneath the sculpted cover. The movement is described by the seller as a manual-winding, 10-jewel caliber with a high-grade cylindrical escapement and wolf's-tooth winding.
- Construction and Decorative Elements
- The pendant watch is constructed from 18kt yellow gold. The exterior cover features sculpted gold work depicting a dragon, which is set with diamonds. The piece measures 80mm by 35mm. It is designed to be suspended from an articulated brooch fitting that incorporates gold and diamond settings.
Identification
- Reference
- R115 H
- 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 and interior case hallmarks are not visible in the supplied photograph.
- Research required: Retailer attribution to C. Marcks & Co. and destination for the Indian market are source-reported and not independently visible on the exterior.