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Swiss 14k Yellow Gold Ladies Pocket Watch

Partially verified

This antique or vintage Swiss ladies half-hunter pocket watch features a 33mm 14k yellow gold case weighing 30 grams, as reported by the seller. The outer cover presents patterned texture engraving encircling a royal blue enameled chapter ring with gilt Roman numerals and a central opening displaying hands over the inner white dial. According to the seller, the piece is powered by a manual-wind movement stamped 'M F' above, a dollar symbol in the center, and '10 40' below. Case hallmarks reported include 'K14 .583', an animal hallmark described as resembling a beaver, and serial number 66541.

Oblique view of the closed half-hunter 14k yellow gold pocket watch showing the blue enameled Roman numeral chapter ring
Oblique view of the closed half-hunter 14k yellow gold pocket watch showing the blue enameled Roman numeral chapter ring — Chairish / FORTROVE. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.chairish.com
Category
Pocket watch · Half-hunter pocket watch
Maker / attribution
Not established
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
16681798
Source-reported date
19th Century
Country
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
66541

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 and Aesthetic

This ladies' pocket watch is presented in a 33mm 14k yellow gold half-hunter case. The exterior cover features a textured motif, surrounding a royal blue enameled chapter ring that displays gilt Roman numerals. A central circular aperture allows for a view of the dial.

The case includes a ribbed winding crown attached to a suspension bow. The item's weight is reported by the seller as 30 grams.

Evidence for this section
  • “Metal: 14k Gold Case”
  • “Case Dimensions: 33mm”
  • “Weight: 30g”
  • “A royal blue enameled ring on the front lid displays gilt Roman numerals around a central circular viewing aperture.”

Movement and Internal Markings

The timepiece utilizes a manual-wind movement. The seller reports stamps on the movement including 'M F' at the top, '10 40' at the bottom, and a '$' symbol at the center. The seller states that the movement lacks a manufacturer signature and that the attribution to Patek Philippe is not guaranteed.

The internal dial is described as white with dark hands.

Evidence for this section
  • “Movement: Manual Wind”
  • “There's a tiny stamp on the movement "M F" at top "10 40" at bottom "$" at center of the hallmark”
  • “Please Note: This appears to be a Patek Philippe movement, however, since there are no stamps (common for these watches) we cannot guarantee this is a Patek Philippe movement.”

Hallmarks and Provenance

The case bears the hallmark 'K14 .583' and a stamp described by the seller as resembling a beaver. The serial number 66541 is recorded on the case. The origin is stated as Switzerland and the period as 19th century.

Independent verification of internal components or the complete hallmark set is not recorded in the source.

Evidence for this section
  • “Hallmarks: K14 .583 A hallmark that looks like a beaver 66541”
  • “Country of Origin Switzerland”
  • “Period 19th Century”

Open research questions

  • Does the 'beaver' hallmark correspond to a specific Swiss assay office or town mark for 14k gold?
  • Can the movement stamps 'M F', '10 40', and the central '$' be identified as a specific Swiss ébauche maker or finishing house?
  • Does the serial number 66541 align with the production registers of Swiss makers from the 19th century?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Swiss 14k Yellow Gold Ladies Pocket Watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Case Metal14k Gold“Metal: 14k Gold Case”
Case Dimensions33mm“Case Dimensions: 33mm”
Weight30g“Weight: 30g”
Movement TypeManual Wind“Movement: Manual Wind”
Movement MarkingsM F at top, 10 40 at bottom, $ at center“There's a tiny stamp on the movement "M F" at top "10 40" at bottom "$" at center of the hallmark”
HallmarksK14 .583, beaver mark, 66541“Hallmarks: K14 .583 A hallmark that looks like a beaver 66541”

Visible details

  • Front cover features an engine-turned or stamped star/floret textured motif.
  • A royal blue enameled ring on the front lid displays gilt Roman numerals around a central circular viewing aperture.
  • Ribbed winding crown attached to a decorated suspension bow at the top.
  • Inner dial visible through the aperture appears white with dark hands.

Research qualifications

  • The seller notes that while the movement resembles Patek Philippe work, it bears no manufacturer signature and Patek attribution is not guaranteed.
  • The internal dial face and movement are not visible in the provided photograph; movement stamps and hallmarks are source-reported.

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

Consulted source

Vintage Swiss 14k Yellow Gold Ladies Pocket Watch 33mm High Grade Movement | Chairish

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record 023d69ec45

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