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Unsigned (Swiss)
Ladies' Pendant Watch, Rose Gold-Filled Star Case, Acanthus, c.1905
Gold-Filled34.31mm
€130
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A small Edwardian pendant watch: a Swiss gilt movement in a rose gold-filled American case, hand-engraved with acanthus scrollwork.
This example pairs a Swiss manual-wind movement with a rose gold-filled case produced by the Star Watch Case Company of Elgin, Illinois, a specialist case-maker founded in 1899.
The case is the standout: the back, bezel and band covered in dense hand-engraved acanthus scrollwork around an uninscribed cartouche, the crown fluted. The white enamel dial carries six applied gold star motifs at the centre and a daisy-bordered chapter ring, characteristic of the decorative fancy dials popular in the 1900s.
It runs. Winds smoothly, sets correctly, keeps going. The dial has hairline cracks radiating from the centre, one up to XII and several through the lower half, visible on close inspection. The case and movement are in good order throughout.
Case
Very good. Full acanthus scrollwork engraving retained across case, band and caseback. No dents. Uninscribed cartouche at centre back. Rose gold-filled finish with light age patina consistent with period.
Dial
Good. White enamel with hairline cracks radiating from the centre, one up to XII and several through the lower half, visible on close inspection; no chips or enamel loss. Numerals crisp, applied gold star motifs intact.
Movement
Good. Unsigned Swiss gilt brass movement. Winds smoothly, sets correctly, runs without issue. Jewel count not marked.
Crystal
Good. Glass crystal, light surface wear.
Crown
Good. Fluted crown with pendant bow. Function correct throughout.
Case material
Rose gold-filled (Star Watch Case Co.)
Case diameter
34.31mm
Case type
Open face, pendant
Movement
Swiss manual wind
Movement finish
Gilt brass
Dial
White enamel
Numerals
Roman (red)
Complications
None
Era
c.1900-1910 (Edwardian)
Case stamp
STAR / 299064
Box/Papers
None
The Gallery
€130
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