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Late Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Blue Enamel & Diamond Detachable Watch Pin

DocumentedDocumented from a dealer's listing; attribution and date as stated by the dealer.
Maker / attribution
Unrecorded in source
Date
19th century
Country of origin
Unrecorded in source
Object type
Pocket watch
Materials / technique
gold, enamel, diamond
Stock no.
Product 2533
Credit line
Dealer listing, WatchMuseum.org shop (product 2533)
Catalogue title (original)
Late Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Blue Enamel & Diamond Detachable Watch Pin (English)

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Record summary

Catalogued by WatchMuseum.org shop (stock number Product 2533), this is a pocket watch, dated 19th century. The Atlas places it in the Precision & Scientific Horology period (1750 – 1850) of its Pocket Watches collection. Materials and techniques recorded by the source: gold, enamel, diamond. The record is illustrated with 6 photographs.

Assembled from the source record's structured fields. Dates and attributions are given as the source states them; where a field is missing the Atlas leaves it blank rather than estimating.

Catalogue description

Dealer description — WatchMuseum.org shop

Step into the opulence of the late Victorian era with this exquisite 14k yellow gold blue enamel and diamond detachable watch pin, a true gem from the Eiseman Estate Jewellery Collection. This remarkable piece, dating back to the 1800s, captures the elegance and craftsmanship of a bygone era. Featuring intricate blue enamel detailing and adorned with an impressive array of 44 diamonds, this watch pin is a testament to the luxurious design sensibilities of the time. At its heart, six European cut diamonds command attention, surrounded by ten old mine cut diamonds and sixteen old European cut diamonds, all contributing to a total carat weight of 0.46 carats. The watch face is a study in classic beauty, with black Arabic numerals set against a pristine white background, while the reverse side showcases a breathtaking floral design. The jar-shaped pendant is complemented by a striking yellow gold and blue enamel chain, culminating in a detachable blue enamel floral pin. Weighing 19.8 grams and standing at a height of 70.39 mm (2.78 in), this piece is not only a functional timepiece but also a stunning piece of antique jewellery, perfect for any discerning collector. Introducing a stunning piece from the Eiseman Estate Jewellery Collection, dating back to the late Victorian era of the 1800s. This remarkable 14 karat yellow gold watch pin boasts intricate blue enamel detailing and is adorned with a total of 44 dazzling diamonds. At the center of the jar-shaped pendant are six European cut diamonds, with an additional ten old mine cut diamonds and sixteen old European cut diamonds paved around the edge. The combined total carat weight of all the diamonds is 0.46 carats, adding exquisite sparkle to this already beautiful piece. The watch face itself features black Arabic numerals against a white background, and the other side of the pendant showcases a detailed floral design. Attached to the jar-shaped pendant is a striking yellow gold and blue enamel chain, and to top it all off, there is a detachable blue enamel floral pin. This watch pin is truly a one-of-a-kind piece of antique jewellery and would make a wonderful addition to any collection. Case Material: Yellow Gold,Enamel Stone: Diamond Stone Cut: Old European Cut Weight: 19.8 g Case Dimensions: Height: 70.39 mm (2.78 in) Style: Late Victorian Period: Mid-19th Century Date of Manufacture: Unknown Condition: Excellent

Historical context

Precision & Scientific Horology (1750 – 1850)

Harrison solves longitude; Mudge invents the lever; Breguet's Paris workshop defines the modern watch.

From 1750 to 1850 the watch became a precision instrument. Mudge's lever escapement, the cylinder escapement, Lépine's thin bar calibre, Breguet's innovations (overcoil, tourbillon, perpétuelle) and the pocket chronometer of Arnold and Earnshaw all date from this period, while verge watches remained common in cheaper production.

Read the period in the timelineMore pocket watches from this periodEarlier: Early Modern Horology

Atlas type guide

Pocket watches

The pocket watch was the dominant personal timekeeper from the late seventeenth century until the First World War. Its development tracks the history of the escapement: verge watches with fusees until the late eighteenth century; Thomas Mudge's lever escapement (c. 1755) and the cylinder escapement popularised by George Graham and later by Swiss makers; and the Swiss and English lever watches of the nineteenth century. Lépine's bar-bridge calibre and keyless winding made watches thinner and easier to use.

Industrialisation transformed the trade: American factories such as Waltham (from 1850) and Elgin produced interchangeable parts by machine, and Swiss makers responded with their own mechanisation after the 1876 Philadelphia Exhibition. By 1900 a reliable watch was affordable to millions; the finest makers continued to produce complications and precision watches.

What to look for

  • The escapement: verge (crown wheel), cylinder, duplex, English or Swiss lever.
  • Key winding (a square arbor in dial or back) or keyless crown winding.
  • Signatures and serial numbers on the movement, dial and inside case back.
  • Hallmarks, case maker's marks and gold or silver standards stamped in the case.
  • Dial material: enamel, silver, gold, later printed metal.

Dating clues

  • Verge watches dominate before c. 1800; cylinder watches c. 1770–1900; lever watches after c. 1820.
  • Keyless winding: increasingly common after c. 1860.
  • Manufacturer serial number lists exist for Waltham, Elgin, Longines, Omega, Patek Philippe and others.

General guidance written by the Atlas editors about this kind of object. It is not a statement about this particular piece; for that, rely on the source record above and on physical examination.

Read next:Verge escapementDetached lever escapementFuseeIdentification Centre

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