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Broking Kalkani Gurun 18k gold and enamel pocket watch

Partially verified

This 18k gold and enamel open-face pocket watch is attributed to the Swiss manufacture for the Turkish market, circa 1810. The timepiece is signed Broking Kalkani Gurun and numbered 2308. It features a key-winding manual movement with four jewels, a cylinder escapement, a three-arm gilt balance, a flat balance spring, and an index regulator. The exterior case back is decorated with painted musical trophies set against a light pink enamel background, complemented by decorative enamel work. The white enamel dial is marked with Turkish numerals and fitted with steel fleurs de Lys hands. The watch measures 48 mm in diameter, with a total weight of 59 grams. The auction description notes the movement is slightly oxidized and scratched, recommending an overhaul, and reports hairlines on the enamel dial.

Exterior view of the gold and enamel case back featuring a musical trophy motif.
Exterior view of the gold and enamel case back featuring a musical trophy motif. — Antiquorum. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
catalog.antiquorum.swiss
Category
Pocket watch · Open-face key-winding pocket watch
Maker / attribution
Broking Kalkani Gurun
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
166
Source-reported date
circa 1810
Source-reported place
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
2308

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Dial

The watch is housed in an 18k gold case featuring an open-face design. The back of the case is decorated with a painted scene depicting musical trophies arranged against a light pink enamel background, framed by decorative enamel borders. The watch is suspended by a decorative pendant and bow.

The white enamel dial displays Turkish numerals, which were requested for the specific regional market. The time is indicated by a pair of steel hands designed in a fleurs de Lys pattern. The auction description reports that the enamel dial exhibits hairlines.

Evidence for this section
  • “Case back with finely painted musical trophies against a light pink enamel background”
  • “White enamel dial with Turkish numerals, steel fleurs de Lys hands”
  • “Dial: 3-71-01 Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairlines”

Movement and Mechanics

The watch operates on a manual winding, key-wound movement, which is constructed from matte gilt plates. The caliber is configured with four jewels and features a cylinder escapement. Timing regulation is managed by a three-arm gilt balance, a flat balance spring, and an index regulator.

Technical condition reports provided by the auction house indicate that the movement shows minor signs of oxidation and scratching.

Evidence for this section
  • “manual wind open-face, key-winding pocket watch”
  • “4 jewels, matte gilt, cylinder escapement, three-arm gilt balance, flat balance spring, index regulator”
  • “Movement: 3-6-8* Good Slightly oxidized Slightly scratched Overhaul recommended”

Signatures and Attribution

The timepiece is attributed to Swiss production, specifically created for the Turkish market, dating to approximately 1810. The signature of Broking Kalkani Gurun is present on the object, and the case bears the serial number 2308.

The provided information links the manufacture of this watch to Switzerland, while confirming the branding as Broking Kalkani Gurun.

Evidence for this section
  • “TURKISH SIGNATURE, SWITZERLAND, MUSICAL TROPHIES, MADE FOR THE TURKISH MARKET”
  • “Signature Broking Kalkani Gurun and case numbered”
  • “Year Circa 1810”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific connection between the Swiss manufacture and the signature of Broking Kalkani Gurun?
  • Are there similar signed examples of this caliber by the same signature in museum collections?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Broking Kalkani Gurun 18k gold and enamel pocket watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerBroking Kalkani Gurun“Signature Broking Kalkani Gurun”
DateCirca 1810“Year Circa 1810”
Material18k gold and enamel“18k gold and enamel”
MovementManual wind, 4 jewels, cylinder escapement“4 jewels, matte gilt, cylinder escapement”
Serial Number2308“Case No. 2308”
Diameter48 mm“Diameter 48 mm”
Weight59 gr“Weight 59 gr”
DialWhite enamel with Turkish numerals“White enamel dial with Turkish numerals”

Visible details

  • Polychrome enamel musical trophy scene on case back
  • Turkish numerals on white dial
  • Steel fleurs de Lys hands
  • Key-winding mechanism

Research qualifications

  • Movement overhaul recommended by auction description
  • Enamel dial noted to have hairlines

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

TURKISH SIGNATURE, SWITZERLAND, MUSICAL TROPHIES, MADE FOR THE TURKISH MARKET, GOLD AND ENAMEL

Reviewed 2026-10-26 · Record d53903434f

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