Gold repeating watch

Construction and Design

The object is a pocket watch constructed primarily of gold. It features an enamelled dial, which is marked with Roman numerals for the hours and smaller Arabic numerals at five-minute increments. The case is described as a plain exterior, lacking decorative engraving or elaborate metalwork.

The dimensions of the timepiece are documented as 5 cm in diameter, with a total height of 7.8 cm, a width of 5 cm, and a depth of 2.2 cm. These physical characteristics align with the classification as a repeating watch, a complex mechanism intended for acoustic time signaling.

The dial surface appears uniform, with the signature and numerals rendered in black. The winding or setting mechanism is integrated at the top, consistent with the standard arrangement for a pocket-style timepiece of this era.

Signatures and Marks

The dial bears the inscription "Al.dre Fatry A PARIS". This signature indicates the location of the watch as Paris, though specific biographical details or official registration of this maker are not provided in the source record.

There are no other inscriptions, legends, or textual markings documented on the exterior or interior components of the watch according to the available institution file. The signature remains the primary source for provenance-related identification.

Provenance and Classification

The watch is currently held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam under the museum object number BK-NM-12834. The museum classifies the item under both jewellery and wrist watch categories within its internal database.

The object is dated to the period ranging from approximately 1800 to 1900. No specific place of origin is provided by the museum beyond the reference to Paris on the dial signature, and no additional historical provenance or literature is cited in the current record.