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Vacheron & Constantin Diamond Pocket Watch

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Vacheron & Constantin Diamond Pocket Watch
<B>Vacheron & Constantin Diamond, Enamel, Gold Hunting Case Pocket Watch with Accompanying Brooch, Fob & Key, circa 1850</B></I><BR><BR>Case: 38 mm, hinged, circular 18k yellow gold with smooth edge and ornately decorated case front and back, black champleve enamel, accented by rose-cut diamonds, no. 83139<BR>Dial: white enamel with black Roman numerals, gilt "Moon" hour and minute hands<BR>Movement: 31 mm, gilt, 13 jewels, detached lever, keywind & set, no. 83139, signed Vacheron & Constantin on the center bridge, lateral bridge escapement; signed and numbered Vacheron & Constantin in Geneve. E. E. Rodgers on cuvette<BR>Signed: triple signed Vacheron & Constantin on the dial, movement and dustcover<BR>Note: a Victorian gold mourning brooch having applied black and white enamel accents supports the watch, key and fob<B>Condition Report:</B> Type: gold hunting case pocket watch - keywind /set<BR>Signed: Vacheron & Constantin<BR>Dial: white enamel with back Roman numerals<BR> Hands: gilt "Moon" hour and minute hands<BR>Metal: 18k yellow gold<BR>Gram Weight: gross weight of watch and chatelaine 61.70 grams<BR>Case #: 38 mm, no. 83139, 18k, marked in a cartouche M & B<BR>Watch Movement: 31 mm, gilt, signed Vacheron & Constantin. <BR>Length: from top of brooch to base of watch 5-1/2 inches<BR>Pin Dimensions: 1-1/2 inches wide x 1 inch tall<BR>Pin Notes: original pinstem and catch have been replaced with modern updates<BR>Band: none<BR>Circa: 1850<BR>Condition: Very good overall condition. Slight loss to enamel consistant with age and normal wear near base of case front and back.<BR>Stones: 42 rose-cut diamonds<BR>Notes: scratches noted on dial; the largest crossing in between the 2 & 3 o' clock positions, extending outward from the screw connecting the dial to watch body. Enamel is also chipped at this screw juncture.<BR><BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Miscellaneous Collectibles, Smal (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)