“Lake Thun with Mount Niesen” Guilloché 18k Gold & Pearls open-face pocket watch 1800' Rare Collector

A fine and very rare “Lake Thun with Mount Niesen” 18k Gold  open-face pocket watch early 19c Rare Collector

Fine, richly decorated spindle clock. Guilloché gold dial with Roman numerals for the hours. Blued Breguet hands. Gilded spindle movement with a finely openworked bridge for the three-legged balance wheel with a ruby capstone.

Case back featuring an enamel medallion depicting a house on Lake Thun with the Niesen in the background. With a fine pearl border. Above it, acanthus engraving. Circumferential engraving with branches; leaves set with pearls on black enamel. The edge of the case back and the edge of the glass are also beautifully set with pearls.

Year Circa 1800'

Diameter 38 mm

Weight: 32 g

Condition: Very well preserved

Beautiful, rare historic one of one collector timepiece!

A special unique gift 

From a carefully preserved private Swiss collection, this exceptional pocket watch represent a rare opportunity to acquire authentic pieces of horological history.

Spanning different eras of watchmaking, this marvelous timepiece reflect a period when every movement was assembled and finished largely by hand, long before modern industrial production transformed the art of watchmaking.

This piece make part of these watches that were created by renowned makers who supplied noble families, royal courts and distinguished gentlemen of their time. Beyond their mechanical beauty, they are true witnesses of the evolution of craftsmanship, precision and decorative arts.

Many examples feature beautifully engraved cases, enamel work, finely decorated dials and elegant hand-finished movements, showcasing the extraordinary savoir-faire and artistic métiers of their era. Each watch carries its own charm, character and historical presence.

The watch has been carefully stored for decades in a Swiss bank vault and preserved in remarkably well-kept condition considering the age of this historical piece. As with all vintage and historical timepieces, a service is always recommended prior to regular use in order to ensure optimal functioning and preservation.

Whether you are a passionate collector, a lover of history, or simply someone seeking an object with soul and provenance, this pocket watch offers the unique chance to own a genuine fragment of horological heritage.

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