Jewellery, Watches, Silver and Objects of Vertu

H. Jondet. A gold open-faced watch keyless watch, circa 1890.
Movement: jewelled lever escapement.
Dial: white enamel, Roman numerals, outer Arabic minutes, subsidiary seconds.
Case: 18ct gold, gold cuvette, engraved monogram.
Signed: cuvette.
Dimensions: diameter 49.5mm. £700-£900

Movement: running at the time of cataloguing.
Dial: chip at 8 o’clock.
Case: scuffs throughout, indentations to the band.
Gross weight: 78.9gms.
According to a PMI test on an XRF Analyzer, the metal is testing as 18ct gold.
Please note that the above condition report is a statement of opinion only and may not specify all mechanical replacements or imperfections. Watches are opened to examine the movements, no warranties are made that the watches are water-resistant.
The watch has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and would benefit from a service at the buyer’s expense.