Pocket Watch Case

Antique French Pocket Watch Skull Ouroboros Snake Gilt Silver Case c1850′s. The watch has a fancy gilt solid silver case depicting a skull head in the middle of the Ouroboros serpent. Amazing fire gilt cylinder escapement key winded movement. (do not expect quartz accuracy from 170 years old watch). All parts original-nothing has been ever changed or replaced in this watch! A matching key included. Fine enamel dial with original hands. The watch comes with CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. A link to the tradition of the memento mori – an object designed to remind us that life is brief and that we should seize the moment while we are here. Since the beginning of time, the skull is been used as a symbol of mortality, victory, the ultimate Memento Mori. The skull represented the contemplation of eternity. In Elizabethan England, it was an emblem of bawds, rakes and sexual adventure. Its a symbol men, in particular, have always loved to paint, carve, cast, and wear. NOTE:PLEASE OBSERVE CAREFULLY THE PHOTOS! IT IS A SIGNIFICANT PART OF THE DESCRIPTION. Every potencial defect which is shown in the photos, but not mention in the description, will be considered for described. All the photos shoot by professional Nikon 105 Macro lens under 40x diopter magnification, so you can explore even the smallest detail like under microscope! Get images that make Supersized seem small. Showcase your items with Auctiva’s. Track Page Views With.

This is a wonderful example of a larger silver pair case. Higher end early verge fusee watches were often in a pair case. Pair case refers to when a pocket watch is placed within another case (nesting), therefore two cases. Each nesting perfectly within each other and keeping the inner watch safe from damage. Verge Fusee movements were used in antique spring-powered mechanical watches and clocks. A fusee is a cone-shaped pulley with a helical groove around it, wound with a cord or chain which is attached to the mainspring barrel. Fusees were used from the 15th century to the early 20th century to improve timekeeping by equalizing the uneven pull of the mainspring as it ran down. The mainspring is coiled around a stationary axle (arbor), inside a cylindrical box, the barrel. The force of the spring turns the barrel. Size: Outside Case Diameter is 58mm. Style: Open Face Pair Case. Conditions: C 3 (The case is in Very Good condition). Conditions: D 3-59 (The dial is in Very Good condition – restorations). Escapement: Verge Fusee Escapement. Layout: Full Plate Layout. Conditions: M 3 (The movement is in Very Good condition). We consider any reasonable Best Offers – Please submit your best offers! Ashland presents the world’s best vintage and pre-owned watches and jewelry online. We offer leading brands such as Vacheron Constantin, Rolex, Patek Phillipe, Breitling and many more. We are delighted to present ongoing sales of luxury watches of all brands and price points, shop master watchmakers such as Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, Rolex, Cartier and Audemars Piguet. Contact: Rick Gilbert Hours: 9 – 5 EST, Monday – Thursday Address: Ashland Investments 640 South Washington Blvd, Suite 185 Sarasota, FL 34236. Unless you request them not to be. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as “gifts” – US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior.

Illinois 17 Jewel Pocket Watch Model 9 Grade 706 Size 16s Dueber Case Working. Working and keeping proper time. Hairline cracks on dial. Inner movement cover slightly loose. Please see photos for more details. Happy to answer any and all questions.