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Unsigned (Swiss)
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Silver Watch Inscribed P. Kroon, 12 December 1895
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A solid 800 silver Swiss pocket watch inscribed P.KROON 12/12/1895, with the Swiss federal grouse hallmark, in running order.
Inside the back cover, P.KROON / 12/12/1895 is scratched by hand. Kroon is a Dutch surname.
The case is solid 800 silver, struck inside the back with 0,800, the Swiss grouse control mark and the German crescent and crown, which dates the case to 1888 or later. The engine-turned guilloche back retains its fine geometric pattern beneath a natural patina. Inside sits a double-back construction: an outer case, an inner dust cover, and then the movement.
The gilt Swiss lever movement winds and sets correctly. It runs. It would benefit from a service to address slight stiffness in the winding stroke, but it is a functioning mechanism. The silvered metal dial carries Arabic numerals and a sub-seconds register at 6 o'clock, both showing honest age.
Case
Honest wear with light scratches and age marks throughout. Engine-turned guilloche back retains its pattern well beneath natural patina; scratched initials PK in the centre medallion. Double-back construction with inner dust cover intact. No dents.
Dial
Silvered metal with heavy patina and age spotting. No chips or losses. Blued steel hands intact.
Movement
Running. Slight stiffness at one point in the winding stroke; service recommended. Crown-set functions correctly, hands move cleanly.
Crystal
Good, intact, minor surface wear only.
Crown
Good condition, fluted, yellow metal.
Case Material
Silver 800
Case Type
Open Face
Case Diameter
48.8mm
Movement
Manual wind, crown-set
Jewels
Not marked; jewelled to the third wheel
Dial
Silvered metal, Arabic numerals
Complications
Sub-seconds at 6 o'clock
Country of Origin
Switzerland
Hallmarks
0,800 in a rectangle; Swiss grouse; German crescent and crown
Case No.
86698
Estimated Date
c.1910-1925
Inscription
P.KROON / 12/12/1895
The Gallery
€110
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