“M.P. Kalashnikov and Son" on the Zenith movement

- Metal case with blackening (smooth, without embossing and engraving).
- Size (outer diameter) 47 mm.
- Thickness of case with glass 13 mm
- Size with back open 96mm
-Weight 66.66 gr.
-Arrows - replacement
-Mineral spherical glass (replacement).
- Enamel dial signed M.P. Kalaschnikoff & Fils.
- A grid of small cracks (croquelure from time to time), there is a small enamel defect at the number 8 (or 40 minutes).
- The mechanism is fully serviceable, in working condition without traces of inadequate maintenance.
- On the movement branded brand "Zenith" used by the manufacturer of movements
- On the anther and the lid, the serial numbers of the product and the brand of the trading house are embossed
-M.P. Kalashnikov and son, -M.P. Kalashnikov and son, Russian trading house that existed from 1832 to 1917.

-Without case
-Daily plant by hand.
- Accuracy ±0.15 seconds per day
-Stamps: Case "Acier" s/n 377707
Movement «Zenith» s/n 17353
History:
Bought a house in the village of Zubovo, Gorodetsky district in 1985. This is the only house with a mezzanine in the village. The clock was in the attic, along with a book on wooden architecture of the 19th century. Zemstvo doctors lived in this house (pharmaceutical scales, test tubes with the names of compounds in Latin were found with watches and books).

"Destinee a l'Angleterre" (Ag 0.995 s/n 16895; "Tree Bears").

The Swiss Precious Metals Control Act of 23 December 1880 introduced standards for 0.800 silver, identified by bear seals, and 0.875, identified by black grouse. Neither of these standards was legal in the UK, so Swiss manufacturers used the higher standard of 0.935 for watch cases destined for the UK. To confirm the assay level of 0.935, the Swiss Bureau of Control marked the shipment, presented as "Destined for England", with three bears (one small with two larger ones at the bottom). Hallmarking "Three Bears" shows that the silver of the case is not inferior in quality to the pound sterling. Thanks to this, the watch became known and recognized by the British public. The "three bears" sign was not a requirement of Swiss law, therefore, at the request of the manufacturer, compliance with the 0.935 sample could be marked by one bear. From June 1, 1907, all gold and silver watches imported into the UK were checked and marked with altered and updated import hallmarks. After June 1, 1907, Swiss watches destined for Great Britain were no longer specially marked in Switzerland. After 06/01/1907, the "three bears" mark was no longer required for silver watch cases destined for Great Britain (and which were marked in Switzerland) as they were tested to the British standard and marked accordingly.

short description:
-Antique 1880 "Destinee l'Angleterre" Silver Pocket Watch "Three beers" seal
-This antique timepiece is overall in good condition.
-The antique movement does works.
-The movement's balance does move freely.
-The dial is white in color and has all the originals hands.
-The hour markers are black roman numerals.
-The dial includes a seconds sub dial at the six oclock mark.
-The watch case is silver and the crystal is replaced more thick.
-The movement is key set.
-Clear watch holder not included in the purchase.
-Balance size is about 18.
- Approximate inside diameter (clock face) 38.0 mm.
- Approximate outside diameter 46.5 mm.
-Approximate width 1 and 7/8 inches.
-Approximate height 5/8 inch.
-Approximate depth (open face and back) 3 1/2 inches.
- Approximate weight 81 grams (with key)
-Movement serial number: 16896
-Watch case serial number: 16895
- Seal mark 0.935 "Three beers"
- Jewels: 7
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