Ladies' Watch in Engraved 800 Silver, Cylinder, c.1900
Housed in a beautifully engraved 800 silver case with a gold-plated GALONNE bezel, this open-face Swiss ladies' pocket watch dates to approximately 1890-1910. The case back features guilloche engine-turning with scrollwork engraving and a blank central cartouche.
The 10-jewel cylinder movement winds at the crown and sets by a pin on the case band. The inner cuvette is struck "QUALITÉ SUPÉRIEURE" over four medallion heads, with "Remontoir Cylindre" in script and "10 RUBIS". The back is struck with the Swiss grouse control mark for 0.800 silver, an LEC 0,800 shield and the German crescent and crown, used on Swiss cases from 1888.
The white enamel dial presents Arabic numerals with ornate gilt hands and a sub-seconds register at 6 o'clock.
Offered honestly: the crystal is cracked and requires replacing, there are enamel cracks near the 7, 8, and 9 numerals with a small chip at the edge beside the 8, and the dial rattles slightly in the case. The movement runs well. All faults are reflected in the price.
