Antiquorum Auctioneers since 1974

Geneva, Nov 08, 2026

LOT 294

UNSIGNED, FRANCE, FRENCH REVOLUTIONARY SYMBOLISM POCKET WATCH, SILVER

CHF 950 - 1,900

HKD 8,900 - 17,700 / USD 1,150 - 2,300 / EUR 1,000 - 2,000 / JPY 178,000 - 356,000

TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE

Sold: CHF 1,512

A fine and unusual, silver, manual wind open-face, key-winding pocket watch with a white enamel dial depicting French Revolutionary symbols, including a Phrygian cap, cannonballs and French Revolutionary flags. Arabic numerals and gold hands.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-71-01

Very good

ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairlines

HANDS Original

Brand Unsigned, France

Year Circa 1790

Case No. 12848

Caliber 41 mm., full-plate, gilt-brass movement with fusee and chain, verge escapement, monometallic balance and blued steel flat balance spring. Pierced and engraved gilt-brass Continental “Louis XVI” cock with polished steel end-piece and silver regulator disc.

Diameter 53 mm.

Accessories Accompanied by a fitted box and watch keys.