Unsigned 18k Gold and Enamel Anchor-Shaped Pocket Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Circa 1860
This is an 18k yellow gold, manual-wind, keyless hunting cased pocket watch with an unconventional anchor-shaped case. Measuring 28 mm in diameter, the watch is unsigned.
The case is decorated with engraved wave patterns accented by black champlevé enamel. The front cover features a painted enamel scene of a galleon, while the back cover depicts a lighthouse, both set against a moonlit, cloudy sky. The white dial displays Turkish numerals. The watch is attributed to Swiss production and was made for the Turkish market, a context in which the source notes that very few lady's watches were produced.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- Circa 1860
- Type
- Enamel, form & pendant watch
- Market
- Turkish market
- Diameter
- 28 mm
- Material
- 18k yellow gold
- Condition
- Good
- Signature
- None
- Case maker
- HL
- Serial number
- 130388
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
Design
- Visible features
- • Case shaped like an anchor • Black champlevé enamel wave decoration • Painted enamel nautical scenes on front and back covers • Dial features Turkish numerals
- Origin and Context
- The watch is attributed to Swiss manufacturing. It was produced for the Turkish market, an attribution supported by the style of the dial numerals. The source notes that watches produced specifically for this market, particularly lady's watches, are uncommon. The piece is catalogued as an unsigned object with no specific brand identity provided. The dating of the watch is estimated at circa 1860.
- Dial and Timekeeping
- The watch is a manual wind, keyless model. The dial is white and features stylized Turkish numerals to indicate the hours. The hands are described as original to the piece. The auction house reports that the watch is in good condition, though they recommend that the movement undergo an overhaul. No technical specifications regarding the escapement or movement construction are provided by the source.
- Case and Enamel Decoration
- The object features a distinctive anchor-shaped, 18k yellow gold hunting case. The exterior surfaces are adorned with engraved waves that are further highlighted with black champlevé enamel. The case is designed to feature specific nautical iconography on its two covers. The front cover depicts a scene of a galleon at sea, while the back cover features a lighthouse. Both painted enamel scenes are rendered under a moonlit, cloudy sky. The case bears the punch mark 'HL', which is identified as the case maker's signature.
Identification
- Serial number
- 130388
- 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: Movement not described or photographed in detail
- Research required: Uncertain origin of the case maker with punch mark HL