Antique 1913 Silver 0.800 Pocket Watch – G. Houweling Amsterdam – For Restoration

An antique mechanical pocket watch with a hallmarked 0.800 silver case and a historically interesting Dutch presentation engraving dated 1895–1913.

The gold-tone inner dust cover features an inscription commemorating 18 years of faithful service, associated with G. Houweling’s Mineraalwaterfabriek, a historic mineral water and soft drink manufacturer in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Details:

* Type: Antique pocket watch
* Period: Early 20th century, presentation dated 1913
* Movement: Mechanical, manual winding
* Manufacturer: Not identified
* Case: Hallmarked 0.800 silver
* Dial: White enamel with Arabic numerals and small seconds register
* Case back: Decorative floral engraving
* Inner dust cover: Gold-tone, with original Dutch presentation inscription
* Location associated with the inscription: Amsterdam, Netherlands
* Markings: 0.800 silver hallmark, crescent and crown symbols

Condition: FOR PARTS OR REPAIR

The watch is in heavily worn, unrestored antique condition.

The enamel dial has extensive cracks and a large missing section. The hands are missing or incomplete. The movement shows visible oxidation and rust, including on the winding wheels.

The watch has not been tested for functionality. Its mechanical completeness is unknown. It may require extensive restoration or replacement components.

The silver case has scratches, tarnish, discoloration and other signs of age.

The gold-tone inner cover has not been tested for precious metal content.

An interesting historical presentation piece for collectors of antique watches, Dutch industrial history and vintage mechanical movements.

Sold strictly as pictured, for parts, repair or display. No guarantee of functionality. Please inspect all photographs carefully.