Art Deco Silver Niello Cased Pocket Watch

Art Deco silver niello cased pocket watch.

The watch has a stem-winding movement which is working nicely. The movement is protected by an inner hinged cover upon which are images of trade medals together with details of the movement.

The watch itself measures 49mm diameter excluding the stem and the loop. The case is 800 Continental silver with niello work. The case back has some fairly gentle unevenness but overall is in good condition. There is a vacant cartouche to the back with a rose gold wash.

Niello is a black mixture, usually of sulphur, copper, silver, and lead, used as an inlay on engraved or etched metal, especially silver. It is added as a powder or paste, then fired until it melts or at least softens, and flows or is pushed into the engraved lines in the metal.

The acrylic lens is in good condition.

The dial is in its original finish with original hands, a subsidiary seconds dial and an outer minute track.

The watch will be sent 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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