Tavannes sterling silver pocket watch and Albert chain
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1937
This Tavannes pocket watch is accompanied by a graduated sterling silver Albert chain and fob, housed in a velvet, leather, and silk-lined box. The watch features a white enamel dial with black Arabic numerals, blue steel hands, and a subsidiary seconds dial at the six o'clock position.
The movement is a three-finger Swiss bridge design containing 15 jewels, three adjustments, and gold jewel cups. Measuring 48 mm in diameter, the timepiece is enclosed in an English sterling silver case manufactured by Dennison, which is hallmarked for Birmingham, 1937. The accompanying 11-inch graduated Albert chain includes a two-inch drop for the fob, with individual links hallmarked. The fob itself incorporates an open shield design on the obverse and faint scrollwork on the reverse.
The set has a total weight of 38 grams and is reported to be in functional condition.
Evidence at a glance
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- Catalogue references
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Pocket watch
- Maker
- Tavannes Watch Company
- Diameter
- 48 mm
- Hallmark
- Birmingham 1937
- Movement
- 15 jewel three finger bridge
- Case maker
- Dennison
- Chain length
- 11 inches
- Total weight
- 38 grams
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Tavannes Watch Company
Design
- Movement
- The timepiece utilizes a three-finger Swiss bridge movement. It is specified as having 15 jewels and three adjustments. The construction incorporates gold jewel cups. The auction description reports that the movement is currently working well.
- Case and Dial
- The watch is housed in an English sterling silver case produced by Dennison. The exterior features an open cartouche intended for personalization. Hallmarks present on the case confirm its manufacture in Birmingham in 1937. The dial is white enamel and displays black Arabic numerals. It includes blue steel hands and a small subsidiary seconds dial situated at the 6 o'clock position.
- Visible features
- • Subsidiary seconds dial at the 6 position • Blue steel hands • Graduated chain with T-bar and fob • Case includes open cartouche on reverse
- Chain and Accessories
- The watch is sold with a graduated sterling silver Albert chain measuring 11 inches in length. A two-inch drop attaches to a fob, which features an open shield on the obverse and scrollwork on the reverse. Each link of the chain is hallmarked. The complete set is presented in its original velvet, leather, and silk box, which bears the name of a jeweller in Worthing.
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 specific movement caliber is not identified
- Research required: The exact engraving status of the cartouche is implied as blank but not verified by close-up