Back in early July, we had featured a unique gold pocket watch made for the Maharaja of Patiala, by the firm of Picard Freres & F.Russer of Chaux De Fonds. – Since then several persons have come forward with information about the “Patiala Watch”. The most interesting bit of information…
For a 330 years old watch, it sure is in very good condition! The watch is Fusee chain operated with verge escapement movement. It has a very attractive design on its gilt surface. Movm. size 48mm. Size: Height 6.7 x Width 5 x Depth 2.2 cm Condition: excellent with some age signs This watch is…
Very scarce, large Swiss two-tune gunmetal musical watch, circa 1890. Two-tone fully restored enamel dial decorated with musical instruments and foliage. Nickel 10 jewel cylinder movement. Roller musical mechanism. Sprightly tunes. Two-tune musical watches from any period are quite rare. The watch was recently sold. We thank Steve Bogoff , the “dealer’s dealer” …
At the turn of the last century, the firm of Picard Freres & F. Russer, operating out of the famous watch making region, Chaux De Fonds in Switzerland, made ornate, 18 carat Gold Pocket Watches, for the increasingly affluent American market. However, the watch making firm of Picard Freres & F. Russer…