19th C German Monopol Pocket Watch Ornate 10K Gold Ornate Case Marked Durrstein

This is an antique monopol pocket watch from Germany, in a finely engraved, 10K yellow gold Durrstein marked case. The case does not have any purity markings on it, but an acid test determined it is 10K gold. The case measures 30 millimeters wide and is 9 millimeters thick. The entire watch, including crystal and movement, weighs 21.3 grams.

The watch runs for a short time. I do not know how long it will run or if it will keep time.

The dial is white with black Arabic numerals designating the hours and minutes and tiny gold dot marks around the outside for the minutes. The dial looks very clean and appears to be either enamel or porcelain with a milky translucent appearance. The case decoration is an ornately detailed floral pattern with a Rococo feel, and open cartouche area for personalization. It is currently engraved in very nice Old English type lettering that closely resembles IG or GI. It may be possible to polish out the monogram, but it really is small and hard to decipher, so I doubt anyone would be tempted to shout out, hey those aren't your initials.

The movement is not marked. The inside back cover of the case is marked with the Durrstein mark, a D inside interlocking squares turned on their points, and the number 165665. The dust cover is marked on the inside with the same number, and also has a small JV stamped in it. Winning bidder will receive the actual item pictured. Please review the photos for a complete description.

Notes: The watch runs for a short time, but I do not know how long it will run or if it will keep time.

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