Antique Silver Cortebert Pocket Watch

Antique silver Cortebert pocket watch.

The watch has calibre 474 15-jewel stem-winding movement which is working nicely. The movement is protected by an inner hinged cover which has information about the movement.

The watch measures 48mm diameter excluding the winding stem and the loop. The case is 800 silver and there are Continental hallmarks inside the case back. Originally there would have been rose gold wash detail around the edge of the watch but most of this has worn off over the years leaving just traces. This style of case is known as galonne, and it was very popular in the Scandinavian countries in the early 1900s.

The back of the watch has engine turned detail with a central vacant cartouche to the centre. There is a hint of unevenness to the back but nothing too detrimental.

The glass lens has a couple of short light marks but not too noticeable to the naked eye.

The dial is signed with the name of the original retailer, Wilh Barfurth, Lobberich (a village in Germany). Lovely ornate hands, typical of the galonne style of watch… the hands have a slightly different finish so one is probably a period replacement.

The watch comes in a new presentation box

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All of our watches are checked over before listing, and are also checked for accuracy which is usually within around +/- two to three minutes over 24 hours (unless otherwise stated), which is considered respectable for a vintage watch.

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