Description
Vintage antique pocket watch featuring an unbranded Swiss lever movement housed in a Napoleon gold-filled case. This is a genuine late-19th / early-20th-century timepiece, typical of Swiss export watches sold in the U.S. market during that era. Case • Marked “NAPOLEON 14K” (gold-filled, not solid gold) • Ornate floral engraved design • Hinged case opens and closes properly • Expected age-appropriate wear, patina, and surface marks • Case material is gold-filled brass (no scrap gold value) Movement • Swiss lever movement • Marked “Swiss” • Unbranded export movement (common for the period) • Serial number present (internal batch number) • Regulator marked A/R – S/F (Swiss configuration) • Likely 7-jewel movement (jewel count not marked) Condition • Untested / not serviced • Movement shows oxidation and dirt consistent with age • Balance appears present; gear train appears intact • Will require cleaning and oiling for reliable operation • Sold as-is, for restoration or display Age • Estimated circa 1890–1915 Notes for buyers • Not Elgin, Waltham, or other American factory-branded watch • Not solid gold • Movement and case were commonly paired by jewelers at time of sale • Serial number is not traceable to a specific Swiss maker Included • Pocket watch only • No chain or accessories Shipping & Returns • Carefully packed for shipment • Sold as an antique collectible • No returns due to age and mechanical nature
excellent, recommended transaction, A++