Kessels Altona Silver Openface Pocket Watch, No. 1339
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1825
This openface pocket watch is attributed by the source to Kessels Altona and numbered 1339. Housed in a 56 mm silver case, it presents a white enamel dial with Roman numeral hour markers, an outer track, and a subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock.
The auction catalog describes the timepiece as powered by a key-wound time-only movement. The case reportedly features hallmarks dated to 1834 alongside the maker's stamp of Charles Muston (CM).
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
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- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Dial
- White enamel
- Type
- Open-face pocket watch
- Case maker
- Charles Muston (CM)
- Case diameter
- 56 mm
- Case material
- Silver
- Hallmark date
- 1834
- Movement type
- Key-wound
- Estimated date
- Circa 1825
- Maker / attribution
- Kessels Altona
Design
- Visible features
- • White enamel dial displaying black Roman hour numerals and an outer minute track. • Subsidiary seconds dial positioned at the 6 o'clock register. • Circular bow attached to a spherical pendant atop the silver case. • Dial inscribed 'KESSELS. ALTONA' above the number '1339'.
- Identity and Dial
- The timepiece features a white enamel dial bearing the inscription 'KESSELS. ALTONA' and the number '1339'. The dial design incorporates black Roman numeral hour markers, an outer minute track, and a subsidiary seconds register at the 6 o'clock position. The condition report characterizes the dial as 'original, crisp' with some light soiling attributed to the age of the piece. The report notes that the minute hand exhibits signs of repair, and the seconds hand is identified as a likely later replacement.
- Case Construction and Markings
- The watch is housed in a 56 mm silver open-face case. The interior of the case cover features hallmarks and numbers. The case is stamped by maker Charles Muston (CM) and bears hallmarks cited by the source as dating to 1834. The condition report notes that the crystal does not hold fully and that the case exhibits slight surface wear.
- Mechanism and Operational Status
- The timepiece is powered by a key-wound movement, described as having time-only functions. The movement was not functional at the time of cataloging. The condition report states the movement is not ticking and contains loose parts resting against the inside of the case back. A service is recommended by the source.
Identification
- Serial number
- 1339
- 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 source condition report notes the movement is not ticking and exhibits loose parts inside the case back.
- Research required: Internal movement and inner case back hallmarks are not visible in the provided image.
- Research required: Condition notes state the seconds hand is probably later and the minute hand has a repair.