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French Victorian Yellow Gold Locket Watch – 1850

Case Material: 18k Gold,Yellow Gold
Weight: 32.9 g
Case Shape: Carage
Movement: Manual Wind
Case Dimensions: Height: 47.76 mm (1.88 in)Width: 36.58 mm (1.44 in)
Style: Art Deco
Place of Origin: France
Period: 1850-1859
Date of Manufacture: Circa 1850s
Condition: Good

Original price was: £3,020.00.Current price is: £2,190.00.

Step back in time with the exquisite French Victorian Yellow Gold Locket Watch,⁤ a masterful creation by Boudin Freres‍ dating back to around 1850. This vintage treasure, impeccably preserved, was gifted in 1906 to⁣ Mademoiselle Henriette Debray, embodying ⁤not⁣ just the passage of time ⁤but the ​elegance of‍ an era​ gone by. Far more than a ⁣mere timepiece, this locket-watch is a stunning ​piece of wearable ⁤art, featuring a dual-purpose design with front and⁣ back covers that open to reveal a locket.​ The porcelain‍ dial, adorned with ⁤black Roman numerals and delicate ‍hands, ⁤is a testament ⁣to ‍the craftsmanship of the period, while its mechanism is wound with⁢ a small key, included‍ with the piece. The ‍locket-watch is crafted⁤ from 18-karat yellow gold,‍ weighing 32.9⁣ grams, and ⁣is accented by a tiny gemstone in the pendant‍ that marks the dial's​ location.⁢ Stamped with‌ the signature of ⁤Boudin Freres, Geneve,⁣ No. ‍17289, this piece measures approximately 1-7/8 inches in length and ⁤1-7/16 inches in width. It is a remarkable example of​ Art Deco style⁢ from France, circa 1850s,‍ and remains in ⁣good condition, making it a ‍timeless ‌addition to any ⁤collection.

This piece of jewelry is a Victorian French locket-watch created by Boudin Freres around 1850. It is a vintage item which has been excellently maintained and gifted in 1906 to Mademoiselle Henriette Debray. This keepsake is not simply a watch but rather an elegant work of art, designed to be worn as a piece of wearable art. With front and back covers, it also serves as a locket. The porcelain dial features black Roman numerals and delicate hands, with its mechanism wound with a small key (included). The locket has a tiny gemstone in the pendant which indicates the dial's location. Made of 18-karat yellow gold and weighing 32.9 grams, this locket-watch is stamped with the manufacturer's signature - Boudin Freres, Geneve, No. 17289. It measures approximately 1-7/8 inches (4.76 cm) long, including the bow, and 1-7/16 inches (3.65 cm) wide.

Case Material: 18k Gold,Yellow Gold
Weight: 32.9 g
Case Shape: Carage
Movement: Manual Wind
Case Dimensions: Height: 47.76 mm (1.88 in)Width: 36.58 mm (1.44 in)
Style: Art Deco
Place of Origin: France
Period: 1850-1859
Date of Manufacture: Circa 1850s
Condition: Good

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