Ulysse Nardin Observatory Chronometer Art Nouveau Niello case Original Box 1907
Ulysse Nardin Observatory Chronometer with Art Nouveau Niello case, original box from 1907. Original Chronometer certificate of the Neuchatel Observatory and handwritten accompanying letter. Ulysse Nardin Observatory Chronometer with Art Nouveau Niello case, original box, circa 1907. Ulysse Nardin Observatory Chronometer with Art Nouveau Niello case, original box & chronometer certificate of the Neuchatel Observatory from 1907 as well as interesting handwritten accompanying letter. Extremely decorative, original Tula silver case with a fine floral Art Noveau Décoration. Case with gold hinges, the cuvette is inscribed “CHRONOMETRE” No. 11567, Ulysse Nardin, Locle, Genéve, Grand Prix Paris. Swiss silver control mark “Bear” with L for Locle. Case maker mark “Fly” for Association Ouvriere / Locle. Case and movement have identical numbers, minimal restoration of the tula decoration over the hinge area. Otherwice in mint condition. Fine, perfectly preserved anchor chronometer movement , grained and gilded, with Guillaume chronometer balance, straight line lever escapement, Breguet overcoil with end curve, gold train, index fine adjustment. Signed, perfectly preserved enamel dial , blued spade steel hands. Dial and hands in perfect condition. The watch is in the original box with original chronometer certificate from 1907, submitted by Paul D. Nardin, Observatory Chronometer 1st class. There is also a handwritten accompanying letter. Diameter: 58mm, Weight: 161g, original mahogany casket 17x12cm ; in excellent condition. In this completely original state of preservation with original papers and original box, the watch is an absolute rarity – it is the only observatory chronometer with a niello decoration known to me! Open face / lepine-Gehäuse. The love for old things has kept me working as an antique dealer for over twenty-five years. Originally born in Denmark, I have been living in Berlin for a long time. Always on the search for small and large treasures, the quality and the high craftsmanship of the individual pieces mean a lot to me. A fast, customer-friendly and uncomplicated process is particularly important to me. I wish you a lot of fun while browsing, should you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me carsten berger. The item “Ulysse Nardin Observatory Chronometer Art Nouveau Niello case Original Box 1907″ is in sale since Friday, September 20, 2019. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Pocket Watches\Antique”. The seller is “carsten.antik” and is located in Potsdam. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Model: Chronometer
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
- Style: Art Nouveau
- Escapement Type: Anchor
- Pocket Watch Size: 21
- Material: Niello Silver
- Movement: Mechanical (Hand-winding)
- Features: Chronometer
- Year of Manufacture: 1900-1909
- MPN: Does Not Apply
- Closure: Open Face
- Brand: Ulysse Nardin