Swiss silver pocket watch with telephone dial and chain
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Circa 1880
This antique Swiss open-face pocket watch dates to circa 1880 and features a 0.935 fine silver case measuring 36 mm in diameter. It displays a distinctive white enamel telephone dial, characterized by Arabic numerals set within individual circular medallions, surrounded by floral decorations and gilt scrolling.
According to the seller, the watch is powered by a key-wind cylinder bar movement fitted with gilt finger bridges, blued screws, and an index regulator. The piece is accompanied by an ornate decorative Albert chain with circular relief medallions and a T-bar.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Open-face watch
- Weight
- 56.2gr
- Diameter
- 36mm
- Case material
- Fine silver stamped 0.935
- Movement type
- Key wind cylinder bar movement
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Case serial number
- 11887
Design
- Visible features
- • Telephone dial configuration displaying Arabic numerals inside round medallions • Gilt decorative foliage and outer scrollwork surrounding the hour circles • Linked Albert-style silver chain with relief-medallion segments and attached T-bar
- Case and Exterior
- The watch is housed in an engraved silver case with ornamental patterns and a central cartouche on the reverse. The interior of the case is stamped '0.935' and includes the serial number '11887'. The timepiece measures 36 mm in diameter and is accompanied by a decorative chain and T-bar.
- Dial Configuration
- The watch features a white enamel dial with Arabic numerals enclosed in individual circular medallions, a style referred to as a 'telephone dial'. The dial displays outer minute divisions, blued hands, and floral decorations.
- Mechanical Specifications
- The watch utilizes a key-wind cylinder bar movement featuring gilt-finished finger bridges and blued screws. According to the listing, the movement includes a jewelled cylinder escapement, an index regulator, and a visible balance wheel.
Identification
- Serial number
- 11887
- 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 maker of the movement and case is unsigned and unidentified.
- Research required: The movement is described in text but not shown in this photograph.