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C. Marcks & Co. Dragon/Griffin Pendant Watch

Partially verified

This Edwardian pendant watch dates to circa 1900 and is associated with jeweler C. Marcks & Co., with Switzerland stated as its place of origin. Constructed in 18kt yellow gold, the pendant assembly measures 80mm by 35mm and suspends from an articulated brooch mount set with diamonds. The front cover features sculpted gold and diamond-set relief work depicting a griffin or dragon, partially revealing a white dial beneath. The source reports that the piece is fitted with a manual-winding 10-jewel movement featuring a cylindrical escapement and wolf's-tooth winding.

Diamond and 18kt yellow gold dragon pendant watch suspended from a brooch mount
Diamond and 18kt yellow gold dragon pendant watch suspended from a brooch mount — 1stDibs. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.1stdibs.com
Category
Pocket watch · Pendant watch
Maker / attribution
C. Marcks & Co.
Reference
R115 H
Catalogue / lot identifier
LU422311212962
Source-reported date
circa 1900
Country
Switzerland

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

Construction and Decorative Elements

The pendant watch is constructed from 18kt yellow gold. The exterior cover features sculpted gold work depicting a dragon, which is set with diamonds.

The piece measures 80mm by 35mm. It is designed to be suspended from an articulated brooch fitting that incorporates gold and diamond settings.

Evidence for this section
  • “METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Yellow Gold”
  • “beautiful gold work on the cover depicting a dragon and set with diamonds”
  • “DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 80mm x 35mm”

Dial and Movement Features

The watch features a white enamel dial with blued steel hands. Portions of the dial remain visible beneath the sculpted cover.

The movement is described by the seller as a manual-winding, 10-jewel caliber with a high-grade cylindrical escapement and wolf's-tooth winding.

Evidence for this section
  • “Original Flawless Enamel Dial / Blued Steel Hands”
  • “MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 10 Jewels / High Grade Cylindrical Escapement”
  • “fitted with an extra high grade movement with wolves tooth winding”

Retailer and Origin

The watch is associated with the retailer C. Marcks & Co., which the source describes as a jeweler with historical locations in Bombay and Poona.

The place of origin is reported as Switzerland.

Evidence for this section
  • “FACTORY / HOUSE: C. Marcks & Co.”
  • “The house, C. Marcks was one of the premier jewelers in India, there two main stores were located in Bombay and Poona.”
  • “Place of Origin : Switzerland”

Open research questions

  • Are there Swiss or precious metal hallmarks visible on the case or movement to confirm the country of origin and material composition?
  • Does the watch contain specific maker's marks or serial numbers beyond the seller's reference number?
  • Can the internal mechanism be verified as originating from a specific manufacturer to substantiate the seller's comparison to Patek Philippe?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for C. Marcks & Co. Dragon/Griffin Pendant Watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Maker / RetailerC. Marcks & Co.“FACTORY / HOUSE: C. Marcks & Co.”
Case Material18kt Yellow Gold“METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Yellow Gold”
Dimensions80mm x 35mm“DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 80mm x 35mm”
Movement / CaliberManual Winding / 10 Jewels / High Grade Cylindrical Escapement“MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 10 Jewels / High Grade Cylindrical Escapement”
Place of OriginSwitzerland“Place of Origin : Switzerland”
Dial and HandsOriginal Flawless Enamel Dial / Blued Steel Hands“DIAL / HANDS: Original Flawless Enamel Dial / Blued Steel Hands”
Dated Periodcirca 1900“CIRCA / YEAR: 1900's”
Style ClassificationEdwardian“Style : Edwardian”

Visible details

  • Sculpted yellow gold creature resembling a griffin or dragon with diamond-set wings and accents over the front of the watch.
  • Suspended by dual gold link chains from an ornate arched diamond- and gold-set brooch fitting with a visible pin back.
  • Small portion of a white dial with black markings visible behind the sculpted cover.

Research qualifications

  • Movement and interior case hallmarks are not visible in the supplied photograph.
  • Retailer attribution to C. Marcks & Co. and destination for the Indian market are source-reported and not independently visible on the exterior.

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

Consulted source

C. Marcks and Co. Pendant Watch for the Indian Market, circa 1900s at 1stDibs | marcks and co, indian pocket watch

Reviewed 2026-10-25 · Record 70d70a463a

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