Swiss 18k gold lady's full hunter pocket watch with diamond horseshoe and riding crop motif
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
c. 1880s–1890s
This antique Swiss lady's full hunter pocket watch, dating to the late Victorian period, represents an elegant fusion of fine horology and decorative jewelry. The watch is housed in an 18K gold case, which features a prominent equestrian-themed relief motif consisting of a horseshoe accented with rose-cut diamonds and crossed by a riding crop or whip.
Designed as a full hunter timepiece, the case includes three internal caps, each engraved with the serial number N.350199. The watch is powered by a keyless wind movement, a significant technical innovation of the late 19th century, described as a double plate straight line anchor mechanism with three rubies. Measuring 5 cm in diameter and weighing 76.73 grams, the piece exemplifies the refined aesthetic tastes prevalent in the late Victorian era.
This collectible timepiece combines durable Swiss craftsmanship with ornate surface decoration, characteristic of high-quality estate jewelry from the turn of the century.
Evidence at a glance
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- Catalogue references
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Physical characteristics
- Weight
- 76.73 grams
- Diameter
- 5 cm
- Material
- 18K gold, rose-cut diamonds
Technical characteristics
- Movement
- Keyless wind, double plate straight line anchor
- Jewel count
- 3
- Serial number
- N.350199
Design
- Motif
- Horseshoe accented with diamonds, crossed by a riding crop
- Case type
- Full hunter
Identification
- Source note
- Described from a single auction-house listing published on Invaluable (reproduced with Invaluable's permission). Details apply to that one example; other examples of the type may differ, and the listing is supplementary evidence, not authentication.
- Maker named in listing
- Double Plate Straight Line Anchor
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.