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Antique Swiss/German .800 Fine Silver Pocket Watch – Key Wind 10-Jewel Cylinder w/ KeyUp for sale is a beautiful antique late 19th-century mechanical pocket watch featuring a hallmarked .800 Fine Silver case, beautifully preserved porcelain enamel dial, detailed engraving, and an antique winding/setting key.This is a wonderful example of a Swiss-made pocket watch produced for the German market, dating to approximately 1888–1900s. The watch has a classic antique appearance with excellent detailing throughout.Watch Details & FeaturesCase & Silver Content:
Solid .800 Fine Silver case with interior hallmarks, including the German Imperial Crescent Moon & Crown silver mark associated with the post-1888 period, Swiss control mark, and serial number 45978.Case Design:
The back features intricate hand-engraved acanthus-style scrollwork surrounding a central blank cartouche. The cartouche remains unengraved and could be personalized with a monogram if desired.Dust Cover / Cuvette:
The inner dust cover features crisp engraved lettering reading “Cylinder / 10 Steine”, along with the original key holes for winding and setting the movement.Dial & Hands:
Beautiful white porcelain enamel dial with bold black Roman numeral hour markers, outer Arabic minute track, and a recessed small-seconds sub-dial. The ornate gold-toned Louis XV-style hands add a great period look.Movement:
Mechanical key-wind / key-set Swiss movement featuring a cylinder escapement and 10 jewels (10 Steine).Included Key:
The watch comes with a matching antique-style winding/setting key featuring a brass decorative fob ring and steel barrel tip.ConditionThe case remains in excellent antique condition, showing light natural patina and age-related wear consistent with a piece of this era. No major dents noted. Hinges operate smoothly and the covers open and close securely.The porcelain dial is remarkably clean with crisp lettering and graphics. The glass crystal shows some light cosmetic surface wear consistent with age.The movement has not been tested for continuous timekeeping accuracy and is being offered as-is as an antique collectible. As with any antique mechanical watch, servicing may be recommended before regular use.A beautiful piece of late 19th-century horological history with its .800 silver case, detailed engraving, porcelain dial, 10-jewel cylinder movement, and original key.Please review all photos carefully, as they are an important part of the description and show the overall condition and details of the watch.Ships carefully packaged with tracking and insurance.
