Enamelled gold pocket watch by Guyerdet (ainé)
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1819-1838
This pocket watch, held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum (accession number M.166-1915), is constructed from enamelled gold. It measures 5.3 cm in height, 3.9 cm in width, and 0.7 cm in depth.
The piece is signed 'Guyerdet ainé A Paris' and carries Paris assay marks dating the object to the period between 1819 and 1838. It also bears the mark of Jacob Mochelle and the serial number 19476. The watch features a detailed, engine-turned silver-colored dial with Roman numerals. The internal mechanism, visible upon opening the case, consists of a gilded plate movement. The object was donated to the museum by Evan Roberts.
The combination of the signature and the recorded marks confirms its place of origin as Paris, France, during the early 19th century.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- 1819-1838
- Type
- Pocket watch
- Maker
- Guyerdet (ainé)
- Materials
- enamelled gold
- Dimensions
- 5.3 cm x 3.9 cm x 0.7 cm
- Inscriptions
- Guyerdet ainé A Paris
- Place recorded
- France
- Place of origin
- Paris
- Maker / attribution
- Guyerdet (ainé)
Design
- Case and Dial
- The watch case is constructed from enamelled gold. The dial is characterized by an engine-turned finish and displays Roman numerals for the hour track. The overall dimensions of the object are recorded as 5.3 cm in height by 3.9 cm in width with a depth of 0.7 cm. The dial remains protected by the hinged case, which provides access to the internal mechanism and the dust cover that conceals the movement plates.
- Visible features
- • Engine-turned textured dial with Roman numerals • Gilded plate movement visible inside the open case • Two winding holes on the back plate under the dust cover • Serial number 19476 engraved inside the case
- Movement and Marks
- The watch utilizes a gilded plate movement. The internal components, including the bridges and train wheels, are arranged behind a solid dust cover that bears the maker's signature and the city of origin. Two winding squares are positioned within the signature plate. The watch is identified by the serial number 19476. Furthermore, the object carries a series of marks, including the mark of Jacob Mochelle, which are associated with the production and assay of gold items in Paris between 1819 and 1838.
- Provenance and Documentation
- This watch entered the museum collection as a donation from Evan Roberts. It is formally catalogued under the accession number M.166-1915. The documentation provided confirms the maker, date range, and origin based on the marks present on the piece. The attribution of the watch to Guyerdet (ainé) is based on the inscription found on the internal dust cover. The period of manufacture is derived from the Paris marks, which place the creation of the watch within the early 19th-century timeframe specified.
Identification
- Serial number
- 19476
- Accession number
- M.166-1915
- 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 exact function of the mark of Jacob Mochelle is not detailed in the source
- Research required: The specific mechanical escapement type is not visible or described in the source