-Edwardian 1905 Graziosa Guilloche Enamel Pocket Watch In 14Kt Gold With Diamonds
Edwardian Swiss enamel pocket watch designed by Graziosa Watch Co.
Gorgeous small lady hunter pocket-watch, created in Switzerland during the Edwardian period, back in the 1905. Crafted by Graziosa Watch Co. in solid yellow gold of 14 karats end embellished with engine turned guilloche, toped with vivid green hot enamel. The front lid is decorated with a romantic scene of a seated couple and the back lid with a bouquet of flowers, all made up in polychrome enamels. It is fitted on top with a movable ring to wear in a chain or a fob.
Dial: Round white porcelain, analog with black Roman numerals and Breguet gold hands, all inside a gold dotted circle. In perfect condition.
Movement: Swiss 24 mm (7/0s), mechanical hand winding, ten10 rubies.
Case: Hunter type made In 14 karats gold with matching reference numbers 24936, signed Graziosa.
Diamonds: Mount in flush incrusted settings, with 4 European rose cut diamond, 0.08 carat, white colorless G color, SI clarity.
Weight: 19.95 Grams, (12.79 Dwt).
Measurements: 29 mm by 40 mm by 10 mm (1.14 x 1.57 x 0.39 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay of the gold and signed, "GRAZIOSA SWISS 14KT 24936",
The Edwardian Era
This period, like the Georgian and Victorian eras before it, derives its name from the reign of the English King, Edward VII (1901-1910). Edwardian jewelry is known for representing femininity while incorporating a lot of the color white. Think diamonds, pearls and white metals like platinum and white gold. Diamonds often had an Old Mine or European cut and sapphires were a popular choice for a pop of color. They tended to be made from platinum and diamonds – the more, the merrier – and used fashionable, intricate techniques such as filigree and millegrain. Edwardian rings are works of art and best worn alone or alongside a simple wedding band. Mill graining, a new decorative technique made possible by the use of platinum, is featured often on Edwardian jewelry. Its border of delicate balls and ridges surrounding a gemstone or on the knife sharp edges of a design served to give jewelry a softer, lighter look.
Guilloché
This technique is used in fine jewelry to enhance the appearance of brooches, rings and pendants. Guilloché enamel refers to metal pieces that have been given the Guilloché treatment and then covered with a translucent layer of enamel, giving the geometric patterns underneath the enamel a colorful hue. The word originates from France dating back to the 18th century when a French engineer named Guillot invented a tool / turning machine - although this fact and his existence are often debated.
Hunter Pocket Watch
A hunter-case pocket watch is a case with a spring-hinged circular metal lid or cover, that closes over the watch-dial and crystal, protecting them from dust, scratches and other damage or debris.
Collateral: It is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Note: This is a piece with over 100 years old, for collectors purpose. The movement need cleaning and calibrations.
Condition: The overall condition of this watch is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold or the enamel. The diamonds are secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: P111023RNMH/.3740
