Pocket Watch Case

These Japonesque Gun Metal cased watches are pretty rare and very attractive examples of the Aesthetic Movement. This one is of fairly standard pocket watch size at 54 m square approx. The case has a nice patina and very slight wear as shown but this has not taken away the detail of the Japanese hieroglyphics which decorate it. Inside is a high grade Swiss Lever movement which although of a low jewel nature, is extremely well made and clean. Despite this it does occasionally stop though. Don’t know the reason. As soon as one twists the watch in ones hand to set the balance wheel moving it ticks away merrily again with good balance amplitude. The pin hand set works perfectly as does the button at the bottom of the case which opens the back. Because the back is top hinged the watch will stand up as a bed side clock. Tiny flake of enamel is missing at the edge of the dial as shown but it is hidden beneath the bezel. Repeat strike works perfectly although first three hour strikes did seem to be a bit of a dull thud compared to the beautiful notes otherwise struck! Now though, even that mild fault seems to have disappeared. All in all, a lovely old watch circa 1880 to 1890 I would guess of rare form and very collectible as well as still being useable also. The item “Rare 19c Square Aesthetic Gun Metal Blue Steel Case Quarter Repeat Pocket Watch” is in sale since Saturday, December 5, 2020. This item is in the category “Jewellery & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Watches\Pocket Watches”. The seller is “dulverton-decor” and is located in Dulverton. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Type: Pocket Watch
• With Booklet: No
• Brand: Cathedrale
• Style: Aesthetic Movement
• Case Finish: Gunmetal
• Dial Style: Arabic Numerals
• Escapement Type: Lever
• Strap Type: Not Applicable
• With Original Packaging: No
• Seller Warranty: No
• Number of Jewels: 7 Jewels
• Case Colour: Black
• Unit Quantity: Not Applicable
• Department: Men
• Customised: No
• Year Manufactured: 1890-1899
• Closure: Open Face
• Caseback: Snap
• Display: Analogue
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
• Case Material: Blued Gun Metal Steel
• Movement: Mechanical (Manual)
• Vintage: Yes
• Handmade: Yes
• Water Resistance: Not Water Resistant
• Serial Number: 18282
• Theme: Oriental Symbols
• Dial Colour: Cream
• With Service Records: No
• Pocket Watch Size: 54mm Square Plus Pendant & Bow
• MPN: Not Applicable

1893 Elgin Victorian Aesthetic Design Engraved GF 6s Hunter Pocket Watch Case. The watch movement looks like it has been exposed to water at some point in it’s history and you can see water deposits as well as rust on the movement in the photos. The watch is missing the crystal. The watch dial has 3 small hairline cracks. The blued watch hands are still present and show some wear. The Keystone watch case is a different story from the watch movement. The Aesthetic engraved design depicts 2 birds on a branch among some flowers on the front case cover and 2 birds with the same flowers with a house in the background on the back watch case cover. Other than a small spot on the watch bow, there is no wear-through to the base metal on the watch case. The back case cover and inner dust cover close and fit well. The front case cover closes and latches well, but there is a small gap. Other than wiping the case off with some Windex and a paper towel, I have not cleaned or polished the watch case. Please see photos for condition details. The item “1893 Elgin Victorian Aesthetic Design Engraved GF 6s Hunter Pocket Watch Case” is in sale since Monday, February 8, 2021. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Watches\Pocket Watches”. The seller is “okr2d2″ and is located in Des Moines, Iowa. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, China, Mexico, Germany, Japan, France, Australia, Russian federation, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, El salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay.

• Water Resistance: Not Water Resistant
• Number of Jewels: 13
• Model: Model 2, Grade 120, Class 55
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Department: Women
• Case Color: Yellow Gold
• Style: Dress/Formal
• Case Material: Gold Filled
• Pocket Watch Size: 6
• Dial Style: Roman Numerals
• Movement: Mechanical (Manual)
• Type: Pocket Watch
• Customized: No
• Vintage: Yes
• Year Manufactured: 1880-1889
• Dial Color: White
• Closure: Double Hunter
• Display: Analog
• Brand: Elgin