Jun 26 2026
Antique Swiss. 935 Silver Niello Pocket Watch Case Perret & Berthoud Locle
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935 SILVER NIELLO POCKET WATCH CASE PERRET & BERTHOUD LOCLE. 935 silver niello pocket watch case by Perret & Berthoud of Locle, featuring elaborate ivy and vine decoration, original blue cabochon crown, and untouched cartouche. A beautiful example of late 19th-century Swiss decorative silverwork. Dating to the late Victorian / Belle Époque period, this richly decorated Swiss pocket watch case was produced by Perret & Berthoud of Locle, one of Switzerland’s historic watchmaking centers. The exterior is adorned with intricate ivy, grapevine, and floral motifs executed in traditional niello work, a decorative technique in which engraved silver is filled with a dark metallic alloy to create striking contrast and depth. The resulting black-and-silver surface highlights the flowing botanical forms associated with the Art Nouveau movement and the decorative arts of the Belle Époque era. At the center rests an untouched cartouche framed by the surrounding niello decoration. The reverse features an additional polished reserve, also left unmonogrammed, a desirable detail as many surviving examples from the period were personalized. The original crown remains fitted with a deep blue cabochon terminal, an elegant decorative feature often found on higher-quality Swiss watch cases of the period. 935 Silver Marks. Swiss Hallmarks. Serial Number 23454. Perret & Berthoud, Locle Signature. Locle was among the most important centers of Swiss horology during the nineteenth century, and this case reflects the high level of craftsmanship associated with fine Swiss decorative silverwork. Please note this listing is for the antique pocket watch case only. No movement is present. Very good antique condition with age-appropriate wear consistent with over 100 years of age. Niello decoration remains largely intact and beautifully detailed. Original blue cabochon crown remains present. Hallmarks are clear and legible. Original antique patina preserved. Maker: Perret & Berthoud Origin: Locle, Switzerland Metal. 935 Silver Technique: Niello Decoration Era: Late Victorian / Belle Époque Date: c. Antique Swiss watch case niello silver watch case Perret Berthoud Locle. 935 silver pocket watch Swiss silver watch case Art Nouveau silver Belle Epoque silver niello pocket watch case antique watch case Swiss horology.