Henry Capt Yellow Gold and Enamel Hunter-Case Pocket Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1890
Maker / issuer
Henry CaptThis is a Henry Capt hunter-case pocket watch dating to circa 1890, offered in Christie's Geneva Edit sale as lot 231. The yellow gold case measures 35.67 mm in diameter and features decorative enamel ornamentation, including a scrolling black enamel floral border surrounding an oval light blue enamel central medallion bearing an elaborate calligraphic monogram.
According to the auction catalogue, the watch houses a manual-wind keyless movement with time-only functions and an original white enamel dial.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Dial
- White enamel
- Type
- Hunter-case pocket watch
- Circa
- 1890
- Movement
- Manual, keyless
- Functions
- Time only
- Case Diameter
- 35.67 mm
- Case Material
- Yellow gold and enamel
- Maker / attribution
- Henry Capt
Design
- Visible features
- • A central oval light blue enamel medallion is painted with a black calligraphic monogram. • The outer border features intricate gold floral motifs set against a black enamel ground. • A round fluted winding crown is positioned within a circular bow at 12 o'clock. • A small lip or release slide is visible on the case rim adjacent to the pendant.
- Condition and Attribution
- The watch is attributed to the maker Henry Capt with an approximate date of 1890. The case is described as being in generally very good overall condition with slight surface wear. Internal covers are noted to bear hallmarks and numbering, though these details are not visible in the provided records.
- Dial and Movement Details
- The watch contains a white enamel dial, described as original but slightly dirty with a small repair to the center. It houses a manual-wind, keyless time-only movement. The movement was reported to be ticking at the time of cataloging, with a note that service is required due to extended non-use.
- Case Construction and Ornamentation
- The timepiece is housed in a yellow gold and enamel hunter-case measuring 35.67 mm in diameter. The exterior cover features decorative enamel work, including a black enamel ground. A small lip or release slide is visible on the case rim adjacent to the pendant.
Identification
- 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 watch case is closed, leaving the dial and movement obscured in this image.
- Research required: The auction condition report notes partial loss and repair to the exterior black enamel.