Swiss Enamel and Pearl Set Fob Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1840
This Swiss fob watch, dating to circa 1840, features a 35 mm diameter case constructed from 18ct yellow gold. The watch design is characterized by a scalloped edge and is decorated with black enamel featuring floral patterns and a central cluster of pearls.
The case border also integrates pearl set accents within the gold scrollwork. The piece is provided with a leather strap. The auction description reports the object originates from Switzerland but does not identify a specific maker. The provided information relies on auction records which categorize the piece as a fob watch, dating it to approximately 1840.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- circa 1840
- Type
- Fob watch
- Material
- 18ct yellow gold
- Case diameter
- 35 mm
- Dial features
- Engraved enamel with Roman numerals
- Movement type
- Manual
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
Design
- Visible features
- • Case features a scalloped edge with floral enamel and pearls • Dial has engraved pattern with Roman numerals and spade hands • The pendant bow is decorated with blue enamel inlay • Case back includes a central cluster of seven pearls
- Case and Dial Construction
- The watch features a 35 mm case crafted in 18ct yellow gold, defined by its scalloped, ornamental edge. The exterior back is finished with black enamel and a floral design, centered around a cluster of pearls. Additional pearls are set into the gold scrollwork along the perimeter of the case. The dial is manufactured from engraved enamel, featuring a central floral engraving. It uses black-printed Roman numerals for the hour indicators and includes an outer track for minutes. The time is displayed via a pair of black spade-style hands.
- Provenance and Attribution
- The watch is described as a Swiss fob watch, with the date of production placed at circa 1840. The source does not name a specific horological workshop or maker associated with the item, utilizing the broad descriptor 'Swiss'. All details regarding the object's production date and origin are based on the provided catalogue record. There is no independent verification of the object's service history or the authenticity of the decorative materials present.
- Movement and Specifications
- The watch is operated by a mechanical movement with a manual-wind mechanism. The case is fitted with a bow and pendant, with the pendant showing blue enamel accents. The auction documentation notes the inclusion of a leather strap, though the attachment mechanism is not detailed further in the report. Technical identifiers for the piece are limited, with no specific caliber or movement serial recorded beyond the general lot identifier 1460. The watch is attributed to Swiss manufacture.
Identification
- Serial number
- 1460
- 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 provenance and specific maker remain undocumented
- Research required: Authenticity of the pearls and enamel condition are unverified