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Gold pocket watch in jewelled case, Moulinié, Bautte and Moynier

Partially verified

This pocket watch from the Science Museum Group collection is dated between 1810 and 1840 and was made in Geneva, Switzerland. The source attributes the cylinder watch to makers Moulinié, Bautte and Moynier, housed in a gold repoussé jewelled case. The gold dial displays Roman numeral hour chapters, engraved decorative patterns, engine-turned texturing, and an aperture near the XII position. The overall dimensions are recorded as 9 mm by 37 mm by 49 mm with a weight of 0.025 kg. The museum record notes the piece was presented by Mr. Evan Roberts.

Dial view of gold pocket watch with turquoise cabochon accents and suspension loop
Dial view of gold pocket watch with turquoise cabochon accents and suspension loop — The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
collection.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk
Category
Pocket watch · Cylinder pocket watch
Maker / attribution
Moulinié, Bautte and Moynier
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
1916-171
Source-reported date
1810-1840
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

Identity and Attribution

This pocket watch, catalogued under object number 1916-171 in the Science Museum Group collection, is described as a "Cylinder watch in gold repoussé jewelled case by Moulinié, Bautte and Moynier, Geneva, gold dial, 1810-1840." Credit is recorded to Mr. Evan Roberts.

The overall physical measurements provided in the museum record are 9 mm by 37 mm by 49 mm, with a weight of 0.025 kg.

Evidence for this section
  • “Cylinder watch in gold repoussé jewelled case by Moulinié, Bautte and Moynier, Geneva, gold dial, 1810-1840.”
  • “credit: Mr. Evan Roberts”
  • “overall: 9 mm x 37 mm x 49 mm, .025kg”

Case and Dial Observations

Visual observation of the watch shows a gold-toned dial featuring engine-turned basketweave-style patterning at the center, surrounded by engraved floral and scroll ornamentation around the Roman numeral hour chapters. An aperture is positioned below the 12 o'clock Roman numeral marker.

The bezel band is embellished with raised chased scrollwork and set with blue cabochons. A suspension loop and pendant finial are attached at the top of the case. In the supplied photograph, dial hands are not present on the central arbor.

Evidence for this section
  • “Gold-toned dial featuring engine-turned basketweave-style patterning at the center”
  • “Engraved floral and scroll ornamentation surrounding the Roman numeral hour chapter ring”
  • “Aperture positioned below the 12 o'clock Roman numeral marker”
  • “Bezel band embellished with raised chased scrollwork and set with blue cabochons”
  • “Suspension loop and pendant finial attached at the top”
  • “Dial hands are not present on the central arbor”

Mechanism and Documentation Limits

The watch type is recorded in institutional metadata as "pocket watch and cylinder watch", with materials listed as "gold , repousse , jewelled , timer , horizontal , regulating , springs (elastic objects) and chronological". The internal movement is not visible in the provided photograph, so its mechanical layout, escapement details, and state of preservation are not verified by direct sight.

The reverse of the case is not depicted in the source imagery. In addition, the functional purpose of the aperture beneath the XII numeral is not explained in the source documentation.

Evidence for this section
  • “type: pocket watch and cylinder watch”
  • “Materials: gold , repousse , jewelled , timer , horizontal , regulating , springs (elastic objects) and chronological”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific function of the aperture located beneath the Roman numeral XII on the dial plate?
  • What decorative designs, hallmarks, or case maker stamps are present on the reverse and interior of the case?
  • What are the specific movement caliber layout, train configuration, and maker signatures on the movement plates?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Gold pocket watch in jewelled case, Moulinié, Bautte and Moynier
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerMoulinié, Bautte and Moynier“Moulinié, Bautte and Moynier”
Date1810-1840“1810-1840”
OriginGeneva“Geneva”
Object Number1916-171“1916-171”
Escapement typecylinder watch“cylinder watch”
Measurements9 mm x 37 mm x 49 mm, .025kg“overall: 9 mm x 37 mm x 49 mm, .025kg”
Case decorationGold repoussé jewelled case“Cylinder watch in gold repoussé jewelled case”
CategoryTime Measurement“Category: Time Measurement”

Visible details

  • Gold-toned dial featuring engine-turned basketweave-style patterning at the center
  • Engraved floral and scroll ornamentation surrounding the Roman numeral hour chapter ring
  • Aperture positioned below the 12 o'clock Roman numeral marker
  • Bezel band embellished with raised chased scrollwork and set with blue cabochons
  • Suspension loop and pendant finial attached at the top
  • Dial hands are not present on the central arbor

Research qualifications

  • Movement is not visible in the supplied photograph; cylinder escapement is reported by source
  • Reverse of the case is not depicted

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

Consulted source

Gold Pocket Watch in Jewelled Case, 1810-1840 | Science Museum Group Collection

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record d894532d46

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