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Pocket Watch - Billodes, late 19th century
Reg. No: ST 023550
- Summary:
- Gents pocket watch, metal hunter case, Billodes, late 19th century. Made for the Turkish market and retailed by K. Serkisoff & Co, Constantinople.
- Description:
- Metal case. White enamel dial has black Turkish numerals and seconds dial at 6.
Key wound spring; lever escapement. Has scale fast to slow. Red jewelled at holes. With winding key. - Acquisition Information:
- Donation from J. Boikovitis, 1951
| Discipline: | Technology |
| Dimensions: | 1.7 cm (Width), 5.2 cm (Diameter) |
More information
| Tagged with: | gents watches, key watches, pocket watches, 582090, 2449705, billodes de eri, 269763, 32454.735191, 2777713, 4963729, 226484 |
| Themes this item is part of: | Horology Collection, Science & Measurement Collection |
| Primary Classification: | HOROLOGY |
| Secondary Classification: | Watches |
| Tertiary Classification: | switzerland |
| Inscriptions: | Back plate is marked 'Billodes'. Works cover is marked 'Y Metal, 2651721, 9655'. Dial is marked 'K. Serkisoff & Co. Constantinople' with flower design above writing. Front of case is marked 'Billodes, Registered, 0,800, 2651721, 9655, J.Y.'. Back of case is marked 'Billodes, Registered, 0,800, F, 1721,9655, J.Y.' |
| Maker: | Billodes, Switzerland |
| Retailer: | K. Serkisoff & Co, Constantinople, Turkey |
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Comments
Many thanks,
Kaye Peters
can any1 tell me how much it would cost me to buy an Antique Billodes pocket watch?
86 F.
is in very good condition my great-grandfather had before 1880 & continues to be the family we qostrek Albanian flag (NOT FOR SALE)
This early Zenith watch was produced in very short series around 1865-1880 also very low number of them was survived and It is absolutely Rare and very hard to find in present days.I think my Billodes is unique, i haven't seen any like it until today!The K.Serkisoff & Co.CONSTANTINOPOLE silver cap rear BILLODES 0800 Registered with Nr.4548960864.
I have it from generations,my great-grandfather had before 1880, & continues to be part of our family. In our language we call it "QOSTREK"(Orë Xhepi),(In Albanian). It is not for sale, but I would just like to know, how it's value reaches?!! Thank you for your time.