Bidspirit auction | A SWISS SILVER AND PAINTED

A SWISS SILVER AND PAINTED ENAMEL POCKET WATCH WITH KEY - A 19th-century Swiss verge fusee automaton pocket watch, notable for its silhouette-style painted enamel dial and silver case with visible hallmarks. Dial & Decoration: painted enamel dial with neoclassical silhouette imagery possibly Allegories of Music and Abundance, given the lyre and wheat stalk. Miniature time dial placed lower, with Roman numerals and Arabic seconds. Movement: Verge fusee escapement. Typical gilt plate with balance and pierced components. Silver, with visible hallmarks inside the back cover: a clear set of ”N G” punch marks. Multiple engraved service marks (indicating long use and repair history). Case matches Geneva-style export watches common for Ottoman, Russian, and English markets. Winding Key: key marked ”PATENT” (English), with the classic double-loop handle – likely original or period-correct. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not ship in-house. A list of recommended shippers will be provided. Dimensions: D: 2 in., (5.1 cm.) Condition: Mechanism tested and functional. Some minor wear to left and right edge of enamel clock face.