Gift pocket watch Emperor Franz Joseph I. Austria silver gold antique 1900 S
- antique gift pocket watch from Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria
- The reign of Emperor Franz Joseph I lasted a total of 68 years from 1848 to 1916
- this pocket watch was a gift from the emperor or a prize paid by the emperor for a horse race
- probably given away around 1900
- on the front is the Austrian double eagle made of gold
- Front and back finished in high-quality Niello technique
- the Niello technique shows signs of wear (see pictures)
- Savonette case with three silver covers
- Swiss movement with 15 jewels
- Hand setting is activated by pushing out the slider at 4 o'clock on the dial side
- Clockwork runs well and keeps time
- since the date of the last revision is unknown, a revision is recommended
- Weight approx. 83.6 grams
- Diameter without crown measured approx. 5.2 cm
- tested for a silver fineness of at least 800
- the lids close very well
- Opening of the dial cover via the button on the crown
- Enamel dial with small second and very slight hairline cracks (see pictures)
- immediately wearable
- exceptional collector's item!
Delivery time: 2 - 4 days*
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