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Antique Silver Chronograph Pocket Watch, 1919
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Antique Silver Chronograph Pocket Watch, 1919

1900 - 1920
Description

Antique silver chronograph pocket watch, 1919.

The watch has a stem-winding movement which is working nicely, possibly by Minerva. The movement is protected by an inner hinged cover which has an indentation and some scratching.

The watch measures 50mm diameter excluding the winding stem and the loop. The case is silver and there are hallmarks inside both of the case backs for London 1919 with an importer’s mark for

Charles William Guignard who traded as Guignard & Golay gold and silver watch case importer. The front and sides of the case are in good condition. The hinged case back has two indentations towards the edge.

The glass lens has a chip at the bottom but otherwise is in good condition.

The dial has pin-set original hands, two subsidiary dials (one for constant seconds and the other to record up to 30 minutes). The chronograph feature is started, stopped and re-set by way of the button on the winding crown. There is some damage around number 8.

The watch comes in a new presentation box.

Date of Manufacture

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has dated this Silver Chronograph Pocket Watch to the 1910s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09659154
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques Date1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem 100-115 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1910s:
London silver import mark and 1919 date letter: fixes the casing date.
Importer mark CG for Charles William Guignard: registered London watch case sponsor.
Gilded column-wheel movement: traditional Swiss chronograph mechanism.
Twin subsidiary registers on enamel dial: classic single-button chronograph layout.
Light surface polishing scratches on the silver case: signs of long handling.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

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SA1237022
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Description
Antique silver chronograph pocket watch, 1919.

The watch has a stem-winding movement which is working nicely, possibly by Minerva. The movement is protected by an inner hinged cover which has an indentation and some scratching.

The watch measures 50mm diameter excluding the winding stem and the loop.

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The case is silver and there are hallmarks inside both of the case backs for London 1919 with an importer’s mark for.
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
fig 1. An open-face antique silver chronograph pocket watch featuring a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, two subsidiary dials, and a gold-toned winding crown.
fig 1. Antique Silver Chronograph Pocket Watch, 1919

Charles William Guignard who traded as Guignard & Golay gold and silver watch case importer. The front and sides of the case are in good condition. The hinged case back has two indentations towards the edge.

fig 2. An open-face antique silver chronograph pocket watch featuring a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, two subsidiary dials, and a gold-toned winding crown.
fig 2. Antique Silver Chronograph Pocket Watch, 1919

The glass lens has a chip at the bottom but otherwise is in good condition.

The dial has pin-set original hands, two subsidiary dials (one for constant seconds and the other to record up to 30 minutes). The chronograph feature is started, stopped and re-set by way of the button on the winding crown. There is some damage around number 8.

The watch comes in a new presentation box.

Date of Manufacture

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has dated this Silver Chronograph Pocket Watch to the 1910s.

Independent Date Report ID 09659154
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques dating1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem 100-115 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1910s:
London silver import mark and 1919 date letter: fixes the casing date.
Importer mark CG for Charles William Guignard: registered London watch case sponsor.
Gilded column-wheel movement: traditional Swiss chronograph mechanism.
Twin subsidiary registers on enamel dial: classic single-button chronograph layout.
Light surface polishing scratches on the silver case: signs of long handling.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1237022
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
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Specialists in antique and vintage wrist watches and pocket watches

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An open-face antique silver chronograph pocket watch featuring a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, two subsidiary dials, and a gold-toned winding crown.
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Archive I An open-face antique silver chronograph pocket watch featuring a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, two subsidiary dials, and a gold-toned winding crown.

Antique Silver Chronograph Pocket Watch, 1919

Archive II An open-face antique silver chronograph pocket watch featuring a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, two subsidiary dials, and a gold-toned winding crown. View II
Archive III An open-face antique silver chronograph pocket watch featuring a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, two subsidiary dials, and a gold-toned winding crown. View III
Archive IV An open-face antique silver chronograph pocket watch featuring a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, two subsidiary dials, and a gold-toned winding crown. View IV
Archive V An open-face antique silver chronograph pocket watch featuring a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, two subsidiary dials, and a gold-toned winding crown. View V
Archive VI An open-face antique silver chronograph pocket watch featuring a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, two subsidiary dials, and a gold-toned winding crown. View VI
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The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

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An open-face antique silver chronograph pocket watch featuring a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, two subsidiary dials, and a gold-toned winding crown.
Antique silver chronograph pocket watch, 1919
Ref: SA1237022
An open-face antique silver chronograph pocket watch featuring a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, two subsidiary dials, and a gold-toned winding crown.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectPocket Watches
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEarly 20th Century
  • MaterialSilver, Enamel, Glass, Brass
  • ColourSilver, White
  • MotifsRoman numerals, Subsidiary dials, Open face, Spade hands

This early 20th-century open-face pocket watch dates from 1919 and belongs to the gentleman's library design style. The piece is constructed from silver, enamel, glass, and brass with a silver and white colour scheme, featuring a brass-toned winding crown, spade hands, and two subsidiary dials. The white enamel face displays black Roman numerals, with visible damage around the number eight, a chip at the bottom of the glass lens, and an indentation on the hinged case back. The silver case includes hallmarks inside both backs for London 1919 and an importer's mark for Charles William Guignard. The timepiece measures 50 mm in diameter excluding the winding stem and loop. Operating with a stem-winding movement, the chronograph feature is controlled via the button on the winding crown, and the original hands are pin-set. The item is suited for placement within a collection or display setting alongside other timekeeping instruments.

FAQs

A chronograph pocket watch combines standard timekeeping with a built-in stopwatch mechanism operated via the crown or pusher. Originating in the nineteenth century, these mechanical timepieces allowed users to measure elapsed time using dedicated centre hands and subsidiary dials.

Cases were typically crafted from sterling silver, nickel, or gold, protecting internal brass movements. Dials were made from fired enamel over copper plates, featuring hand-painted or printed Roman numerals and steel hands.

Authentic silver pocket watches feature hallmarking stamped on the inner case back indicating silver purity, city assay office, and date letter. The presence of a hand-wound mechanical movement, a fired enamel dial with fine hairline details, and original serial numbers further verifies age.

Pocket watches can be mounted under glass cloches or presented on specialized metal stands atop desks and bookshelves. They also serve as functional accessories when paired with traditional watch chains or displayed alongside antique study instruments.

The silver case should be wiped gently with a soft microfibre cloth to remove tarnish, avoiding liquid polishes near the movement. Mechanical movements require periodic servicing by a qualified horologist every three to five years to maintain functionality.
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