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Grellier, Bayonne (France) 44mm 10J key wind pocket watch, case #7291, handsome nickel bar-style movement with a brushed finish, pink ruby jewels and a cylinder escapement, no maker's mark under the dial however two serial numbers, #6896 & #L 7291 along with an overstamped #2, impressive solid silver single sunk (SS) dial with raised silver Roman numerals, an engraved center design finished with raised gold flowers and leaves, comma-shaped raised gold accents around the border of the dial and a black-marked subsidiary seconds register, dial does have some small spots of discoloration and patina on the numerals along with a faint scratch between 10 & 11 o'clock, blue steel moon-style hands.

Heavy Sterling silver (hallmarked) hinge back & bezel (HB&B) fully engraved case with two sizes of engine turning separated by a fancy engraved circle with floral accents, center of the back has a large fancy monogram shield with a monogram, letters are smoothed out but possibly "PB", stepped bezels, offset hinges, a thick glass crystal, a hallmarked ball-pendant and large heavy bow, case is showing normal moderate wear with no serious scratching or defects however there is notable smoothing to the engraving in places, some small scratches on the frame and bow, measures approx. 47mm in diameter x 68mm in length x 14mm thick (crystal included). In our research, we were unable to match the "Grellier" brand with a documented watchmaker in Bayonne, however that is marked on the dust cover and this may have been an Ebauche for a jeweler in the area. We have left the patina as noted in the photos on both the case and dial as many of our customers prefer the natural finish, however we can polish one or both to a bright shine on request. A very desirable watch from the mid to late-1800s with high quality case & dial finishes in excellent overall condition!

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