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Wm. C. Huguenin (Swiss) 40mm 16J key wind pocket watch, case #15735, beautiful gilt bar-style key wind and set from the back movement with a cylinder escapement, steel regulator and a brushed finish, single sunk (SS) porcelain enamel dial with Roman numerals and a black-marked subsidiary seconds register has some matting around the edge of the seconds register, possibly a factory defect, but is otherwise mint with no hairlines, lovely purple steel hands are close in style to an open Morning Glory but with a bit more detailed accent.

Lovely 18k (unmarked, tested) fully engraved hunting case (HC) with crisp engine turning over each cover, elaborate floral designs are engraved at 12 & 6 o'clock with a fancy blank monogram shield surrounded by floral designs on one side, reverse side has a large flower in bloom surrounded by leaves, offset hinges, coin edge frame, heavy bow with a chain guard and a glass crystal, case is showing very light even wear overall with only some light smoothing to the engraving in places however there are a few very shallow, small dents along the bezels that get lost in the engraving but will be notable when the case is held at an angle to the viewer, additionally it appears the pendant cap is a yellow gold filled (YGF) replacement, measures approx. 42mm diameter x 60mm in length x 11mm thick; watch (case & movement included) weigh approx. 32.9dwt.

This watch also comes with an unmarked solid wood jewelers box, dark brown burlwood veneer over a hardwood base is finished with a star-shaped inlay of lighter veneer, dark brown velvet interior with a slightly indented form to support the watch, brass latching mechanism is broken and we suggest using this lovely box for storage but not transportation without securing it prior to moving. This is a very lovely solid gold watch from a legacy European & American watchmaking family from the 1870s in excellent+ overall condition!

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