Antique Silver Swiss Pocket Watch – 0.800 – ca. 1890-1900 – 1850-1900

Object DescriptionAn exceptional, antique Swiss pocket watch from the turn of the 20th century. This timepiece features a highly collectible 24-hour transition military/railway dial and a classic key-wind mechanism, safely housed inside a solid 0.800 silver double-hinged case.Technical SpecificationsType: Pocket Watch (Double-hinged + Cuvette)Origin: SwitzerlandEstimated Period: 1890–1900Movement: Mechanical manual hand-winding via key (Key-wind & Key-set)Escapement: Cylinder EscapementJewels: 10 Rubis (10 Jewels)Case Material: Solid 0.800 Silver (Hallmarked with Swiss Grouse/Capercaillie stamp)Case Reference/Serial Number: 18492Case Maker Mark: LHDiameter: 45 mm (excluding bow/crown loop)Dial: White fired enamel with Roman numerals (black) and 13-24 military/railway numerals (red)Condition ReportMovement: In running condition. It runs and keeps time well, though it has not been tested for modern chronometric accuracy. No recent service history is known.Dial & Hands: Beautiful original hands and clean crystal. The fired enamel dial shows a few minor antique hairline cracks, which are expected given its age and composition and a minor invisible chip.Case: The 0.800 silver case is structurally excellent. The hinges are crisp, and all three lids (front bezel, back cover, and inner dust cover) snap shut. Shows minor surface scratches, natural age-appropriate wear, and light patina.Accessories: Includes winding/setting key.