Moricand & Degrange: An 18ct gold cylinder pocket watch, circa 1835

Moricand & Degrange: An 18ct gold pocket watch
Date: Circa 1835
Movement: Ultra-thin cylinder escapement, key wind and set
Dial: Silvered engine-turned, black Roman hour markers, blued hands
Case: Ultra thin round form, engraved with scrolling foliage and flowers, dial aperture to the front, dust cover signed and numbered 65992
Size: 43mm (4mm thick)
Weight: 36g gross
Accompaniments: Fitted box inscribed J.F.Bautte et Cie., Geneve

Condition Report

• Hallmarks: None present. Tests as 18ct.
• Case: Good.
• Crystal: Good.
• Dial: Some faint dulling, some rubbing to the chapter, a few tiny scratches.
• Hands: Negligible tarnishing.
• Movement: Not wound and so not tested (no key available). Appears intact and balance wheel moves freely.
• Accompaniments: Minor signs of age and wear.

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