Swiss Pocket Watch in 14 Carat Gold with Diamonds, 1890s

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Remontoir cylindre 10 rubis woman's pocket watch with three lids. Made of 14 ct slight red gold, with eight diamonds … Read more Remontoir cylindre 10 rubis woman's pocket watch with three lids. Made of 14 ct slight red gold, with eight diamonds (= 0,40 ct in total) decorating the clockface covering lid, all lids made of 14 ct gold enamel clockface with roman numerals. Detailed explanations: a watch type 'remontoir' is a pocket watch with winding crown. The first watch of 'remontoir type' had been constructed in geneva / switzerland by adrien philippe in year 1842: caused by this innovation, keyless winding has become possible / beyond that, the opening of clock's case was unnecessary / unneeded then. For this reason mr. Philippe received a golden medal during paris world exhibition in year 1844. Signed: 'remontoir cylindre 10 rubis' 14 k (= 14 ct gold) visible on all three lids. Fabrication number 353847 geneva / switzerland made circa 1900 austrian import hallmark existing measures and weight: -- diameter: 2.8 cm (= 1.10 inches) -- weight: 16.0 grams (= 0.51 troy ounces) excellent condition there aren't any imperfections existing this piece has an attribution mark,
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