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Charvin Fils & Prost Hunting Case Enamel Pocket Watch

Partially verified

The source reports that this 18K yellow gold key-winding hunting case pocket watch was produced by Charvin Fils & Prost circa the 1870s, bearing case and movement number 25678. Measuring 34 mm in diameter and weighing approximately 46 grams, the exterior features painted enamel scenes depicting Cupid on the front cover and the Virgin on the back cover, framed by engraved details and black champlevé enamel borders. The dial side presents Roman numerals, a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock, and ornate floral decoration.

Dial view of the opened Charvin Fils & Prost gold hunting case pocket watch
Dial view of the opened Charvin Fils & Prost gold hunting case pocket watch — Antiquorum. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
catalog.antiquorum.swiss
Category
Pocket watch · Hunter pocket watch
Maker / attribution
Charvin Fils & Prost
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
78
Source-reported date
circa 1870s
Country
Not established
Source-reported serial
25678

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 Construction

The watch is identified by the source as an 18K yellow gold, key-winding hunting case pocket watch with a diameter of 34 mm and a weight of approximately 46 grams. The exterior features painted enamel scenes, with the source noting the front cover depicts Cupid and the back cover depicts the Virgin, accompanied by engraved details and a black champlevé enamel border.

Observation confirms a circular bow attached to the pendant at the 3 o'clock orientation.

Evidence for this section
  • “18K yellow gold, key-winding hunting case pocket watch with enamel paintings”
  • “Diameter 34mm”
  • “Weight 46gr. (approx.)”
  • “The front cover is decorated with a painted enamel scene of Cupid, while the back cover features a painted enamel scene of the Virgin. The watch is adorned with engraved details and a black champlevé enamel border.”
  • “Circular bow attached to the pendant positioned at the 3 o'clock orientation of the dial.”

Dial Details

The gold-toned dial is visible when the front cover is opened and features Roman numeral hour markers. The dial and its outer border incorporate raised gilt floral motifs.

A subsidiary seconds register is positioned at 6 o'clock, featuring Arabic numerals in ten-second increments.

Evidence for this section
  • “Hinged front cover opened to reveal a gold-toned dial with Roman numeral hour markers.”
  • “Central dial and outer border decorated with raised gilt floral motifs.”
  • “Subsidiary seconds register positioned at 6 o'clock with Arabic numerals in ten-second increments.”

Provenance and Documentation

The timepiece is attributed to the maker Charvin Fils & Prost with an estimated date of circa 1870s. Both the case and movement are recorded as having the number 25678.

The auction source documentation categorizes the enamel as 'restored soft enamel' and lists an 'overhaul recommended' for the movement.

Evidence for this section
  • “Brand Charvin Fils & Prost”
  • “Year circa 1870s”
  • “Movement No. 25678”
  • “Case No. 25678”
  • “Restored soft enamel”
  • “Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense”

Open research questions

  • What specific technical evidence identifies the watch as 'key-winding' if the movement is not visible?
  • Does the 3 o'clock orientation of the pendant in a hunter-case configuration imply a specific orientation for the internal movement caliber?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Charvin Fils & Prost Hunting Case Enamel Pocket Watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Material18K yellow gold“18K yellow gold, key-winding hunting case pocket watch with enamel paintings”
Case Number25678“Case No. 25678”
Movement Number25678“Movement No. 25678”
Diameter34mm“Diameter 34mm”
Weight46gr. (approx.)“Weight 46gr. (approx.)”

Visible details

  • Hinged front cover opened to reveal a gold-toned dial with Roman numeral hour markers.
  • Central dial and outer border decorated with raised gilt floral motifs.
  • Subsidiary seconds register positioned at 6 o'clock with Arabic numerals in ten-second increments.
  • Circular bow attached to the pendant positioned at the 3 o'clock orientation of the dial.

Research qualifications

  • The movement and external painted enamel scenes described by the auction house are not visible in the provided image.
  • Dating to circa the 1870s and case metal content are source-reported.

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

Consulted source

CHARVIN FILS & PROST, HUNTING CASE, ENAMEL POCKET WATCH, 18K YELLOW GOLD | Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces | Hong Kong May 31st, 2025

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record 7dfddbadcc

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