Description
Up for sale is an Antique French 18k Yellow Gold and Garnet Heart-Shape Watch with 18k Yellow Gold Slide Chain Necklace. Heart-shaped case no. 10431 made of 18k textured yellow gold applied with engraved scrollwork, accented by 8 round and fancy-shaped garnets, with the reverse accented by a stylized garnet-set Maltese cross. With maker’s mark. Locket-style case opens to reveal a circular white porcelain enamel dial with black Roman numerals and blued hands. Rare heart shape mechanical nickel movement is key-wind, key-set. Cuvette signed S. G. B. Haase, Calle del Obispo 40, Habana. Pendant dimensions are 33.5x27mm.
Pendant is completed by an 18k Yellow Gold herringbone chain necklace with ball slide accented by 4 small round garnets. Chain fittings with French assay marks, approximately 26.5 dwts. Length adjustable. Fully extended chain measures 940mm. Chain weight approx. 19g.
Watch and chain weight approximately 26.5 dwts. or 41.2g altogether. Pendant watch and chain both in excellent vintage condition. Circa 1850s. Inventory: 21863
