Charvin Fils & Prost Hunting Case Enamel Pocket Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1870s
The source reports that this 18K yellow gold key-winding hunting case pocket watch was produced by Charvin Fils & Prost circa the 1870s, bearing case and movement number 25678.
Measuring 34 mm in diameter and weighing approximately 46 grams, the exterior features painted enamel scenes depicting Cupid on the front cover and the Virgin on the back cover, framed by engraved details and black champlevé enamel borders. The dial side presents Roman numerals, a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock, and ornate floral decoration.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Hunter pocket watch
- Weight
- 46gr. (approx.)
- Diameter
- 34mm
- Material
- 18K yellow gold
- Case Number
- 25678
- Movement Number
- 25678
- Maker / attribution
- Charvin Fils & Prost
Design
- Dial Details
- The gold-toned dial is visible when the front cover is opened and features Roman numeral hour markers. The dial and its outer border incorporate raised gilt floral motifs. A subsidiary seconds register is positioned at 6 o'clock, featuring Arabic numerals in ten-second increments.
- Visible features
- • Hinged front cover opened to reveal a gold-toned dial with Roman numeral hour markers. • Central dial and outer border decorated with raised gilt floral motifs. • Subsidiary seconds register positioned at 6 o'clock with Arabic numerals in ten-second increments. • Circular bow attached to the pendant positioned at the 3 o'clock orientation of the dial.
- Case Construction
- The watch is identified by the source as an 18K yellow gold, key-winding hunting case pocket watch with a diameter of 34 mm and a weight of approximately 46 grams. The exterior features painted enamel scenes, with the source noting the front cover depicts Cupid and the back cover depicts the Virgin, accompanied by engraved details and a black champlevé enamel border. Observation confirms a circular bow attached to the pendant at the 3 o'clock orientation.
- Provenance and Documentation
- The timepiece is attributed to the maker Charvin Fils & Prost with an estimated date of circa 1870s. Both the case and movement are recorded as having the number 25678. The auction source documentation categorizes the enamel as 'restored soft enamel' and lists an 'overhaul recommended' for the movement.
Identification
- Serial number
- 25678
- 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 movement and external painted enamel scenes described by the auction house are not visible in the provided image.
- Research required: Dating to circa the 1870s and case metal content are source-reported.