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Gold Pocket Watch Rare French c1840 solid 18k Gold

Estimated price for orientation: 1 500 $

Category: Antique
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Description
Condition: Pre-owned: An item that has been used or worn previously. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Year of Manufacture: 1840-1849
Escapement Type: Cylinder Brand: French
Movement: Mechanical (Key-winding) Material: Solid Gold
Serial Number: 16330 Closure: Open Face
Country/Region of Manufacture: France Features: 12-Hour Dial


Rare example of a high quality solid gold pocket watch made in France from the early 1800's 1830-1840. 45mm in diameter 10mm thick, weight 53.4gramsGenuine with its original yellow gold open face case and bulls eye crystal original dial triple hinged solid gold case is in excellent condition. I see no major dents, or scratches with just slight surface wear for a watch over 175 years old. Watch runs but sticks after a bit. The original oil has dried up causing it to stick. Will require a service and lub if you plan to use it as a daily precision time piece.The watch is key wound and set from the back. Pivots still good, escapement and main pivots are Ruby jeweled.I can provide more details to serious bidders. Watch is for sell locally and listed in other sites so I RESERVE THE RIGHT to remove this listing at any time. As my listing indicates I have this fine time piece listed on various sites, and currently have an offer that's much higher than the current high bid. If bidding does not increase I will remove the listing on 11/11/2016. Good luck bidding on this beautiful one of a kind pure 18K gold watch. Gold prices are rising and the gold value alone on this beautiful timepiece makes it an exceptional investment.