Swiss pocket watch, saboneta, for Turkish market. English silver box. 19th century.
Pocket watch, saboneta. Swiss made, made for the Turkish market. 19th century.
Silver box with various dies and English logos, with nº 170478. Engraved copper dust jacket and two keyholes for string and time setting, Silver chain key is attached to set time and string. Beautifully carved outer caps decorated with polychrome enamel.
White and colored porcelain dial with the dealer's name engraved in Turkish. Numbers and letters in Ottoman language, seconds dial at 6 o'clock, Louis XV type hands.
Swiss ½ plate machinery and bridges, beautifully carved and signed in the Ottoman language, with excellent assembly of 23 hard stones. Lever-free escapement, spiral and normal regulation, balanced and split bimetallic flywheel.
Size: 48,6 mm and 68 mm with ring.
Weight: 86 gr.
The state of the watches is: "In working order", however, it is possible that some may require a cleaning service at reception, due to their age.
