Queen Victoria Diplomatic Presentation Pocket Watch Enamel 18k Gold Silver 52mm

MUSEUM-GRADE VICTORIAN DIPLOMATIC PRESENTATION POCKET WATCH – J.G. GRAVES – 52mm

Presenting an exceptionally rare and historically significant antique English pocket watch, commissioned as a royal diplomatic presentation piece during the reign of Queen Victoria. Timepieces of this caliber, featuring the reigning monarch’s likeness and royal cypher, were exclusive bespoke commissions awarded directly by the Crown to foreign dignitaries, key diplomats, and highly decorated officials. This massive 140-gram timepiece is a masterwork of Victorian horology and royal decorative arts, perfectly preserving the grandeur of the British Empire.

The Dial:

• Royal Provenance: The flawless white enamel dial is prominently fired with the intertwined, polychrome “VR” (Victoria Regina) royal cypher, surmounted by the St. Edward’s Crown.

• Design: Features elegant, elongated black Roman numerals and a crisp subsidiary seconds dial at the 6 o’clock position.

• Hands: Original spade-style hands offer excellent legibility and contrast.

The Case & Enamel Portrait:

• Dimensions: An oversized, massive case measuring 52mm in diameter and an impressive 22mm in thickness, weighing a substantial 140 grams.

• Materials: Constructed from heavy English sterling silver and finished with a thick 18k gold plating. The inner case back bears clear English sterling hallmarks, a date letter, and the maker’s mark.

• The Portrait: The reverse of the case features a breathtaking,  polychrome enamel miniature portrait of Queen Victoria. She is depicted in high regal profile, wearing her signature white lace veil, crown, and the blue sash of the Order of the Garter. The enamel work remains incredibly vibrant and detailed.

The Movement:

• Maker: High-grade English lever mechanical movement, fully signed by the esteemed watchmaker J.G. Graves, Sheffield.

• Features: Key-wind and key-set mechanism. The movement utilizes a robust reversing pinion and features spectacular hand-engraved detailing across the balance bridge and plates, marked with serial number 621161.

• Condition: The movement is immaculately clean, winds smoothly, and is in perfect working order, keeping accurate time.

Accessories: This royal presentation watch is accompanied by an antique braided leather watch chain/fob and a fitted brass winding key, attached via a secure swivel clasp.

Condition Report: This historic artifact is in remarkable antique condition. The enamel portrait on the case back is beautifully preserved without the heavy chipping or loss typical of Victorian enamel cases. The gold plating retains a rich, warm luster over the heavy sterling silver base. The dial is pristine, and the J.G. Graves movement functions flawlessly.

Please carefully review all high-resolution photographs as they are an integral part of the description. This is an unrepeatable opportunity to acquire a documented, royal-presentation antique of museum quality.

Shipping & Handling: Item will be securely double-boxed and packaged with the highest level of care to protect the delicate enamel and mechanical movement. Dispatched swiftly from our European logistics hub in Sofia, Bulgaria, with fully tracked, expedited, and insured global delivery to guarantee it arrives exactly as described.

The watch comes with CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY&APPRAISAL FOR $7000

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