Antique G.A. Huguenin Ponts 18K Gold Double Hunter Pocket Watch
Item Details
This exquisite late 19th century antique G.A. Huguenin Ponts double-hunter pocket watch showcases masterful craftsmanship and artistry. The front and back covers feature stunning hand-enameled designs: a cherub with a blue floral garland on the front and a pink rose bouquet on the reverse, both set against a guilloché gold background. The Appliqué style dial boasts Roman numerals, intricate gilt floral motifs, and blued Breguet hands, along with a sunken subsidiary seconds dial, all encased in a protective double-hinged gold case.
Accompanying the watch is a finely crafted Victorian-era gold fob with a heart-shaped pendant featuring gemstones and decorative shell-shaped drops. This luxurious ensemble perfectly blends technical innovation and aesthetic appeal, making it a remarkable piece for collectors of fine antique timepieces and jewelry.
| Brand: | G.A. Huguenin |
| Style: | Antique |
| Type: | Pocket Watch |
| Serial Number: | 39745 |
| Case to Case (mm): | 39.00 |
| Case Material: | 18K Yellow Gold |
| Caseback Material: | 18K Yellow Gold |
| Total Weight (grams): | 61.40 |
| Movement: | G.A. Huguenin Ponts; Swiss lever escapement, 17 jewel |
| Estimated Production Year: | circa 1880 – 1890 |
| Functions: | Key wind & set |
| Watch Details: | Silvered with painted Roman numerals, gold floral appliqué, Fleur-de-Lis blued hands |
| Bracelet/Fob Material: | 10K Gold, 14K Gold |
| Bracelet/Fob Style: | Victorian |
| Total Length: | 6.75" |
| Working Condition: | Watch is running at time of evaluation without detailed testing; future state not guaranteed. |
| Primary Stone(s) Location: | Fob |
| Primary Stone(s) Type: | Spinel, Glass |
| Primary Stone(s) Gemologist Note: | Spinel is lab grown |
| Secondary Stone(s) Location: | Seed Pearl |
| Tertiary Stone(s) Location: | Case |
| Tertiary Stone(s) Type: | Vitreous Enamel |
Condition
- case is scratched and has dents on the edge.
- dial has a patina.
- This item has been evaluated and verified by a GIA Graduate Gemologist.
- All diamond and gemstone grading is done under GIA standards as the mounting permits, where gemstones are present; where mountings impede accurate measurements, (estimated) dimensions are provided. All weights and measurements are estimated and approximate. Weights are inclusive of all materials. Treatments for jadeite and other gemstones are assumed unless otherwise noted.
- Pre-owned jewelry and watches may have minor markings/imperfections throughout and may have been modified from their original retail condition.
- While we represent items accurately on our site to the best of our ability, the color calibration of computer monitors can vary, causing colors to appear slightly different from one monitor to another. Due to this, please note that precise color representation of metal and gemstones is not always possible.
- Timekeeping accuracy not guaranteed.
- This item has been evaluated by a Watch Specialist using industry standard testing to ensure metal content and accuracy. All weights and measurements are estimated and approximate.
- EBTH assumes all watches are unisex and does not specify the gender of a piece. For size reference, please see the case measurements of the piece listed under dimensions.
- Pre-owned jewelry and watches may have minor markings/imperfections throughout and may have been modified from their original retail condition.
- While we represent items accurately on our site to the best of our ability, the color calibration of computer monitors can vary, causing colors to appear slightly different from one monitor to another. Due to this, please note that precise color representation of metal and gemstones is not always possible.
Item #
ITMGO32762
