Rigid Silver Watch Bracelet 19th Century Napoleon III Period

Exceptional ancestor of the ladies' wristwatch dating from the Napoleon III era! The rigid bracelet with hinge and ratchet clasp is entirely decorated with garlands of chiseled acanthus leaves, a blank cartouche towards the clasp. The watch, original, is attached to the bracelet by a stud and a screw whose 18-carat pink gold gripping system (tested) is articulated to fold under the watch.Safety chain in unhallmarked pink gold, tested 18 carats with a touchstone. On the winding foot and inside the second cover, crab hallmark (province 1838-1962) On the bracelet ratchet, unidentified hallmarks.

The watch works, the time is set by pressing with the fingernail on the small stud to the left of the winder and turning it.
Perfect condition, Napoleon III period, circa 1860.

Bracelet width 2.5cm, width with watch 3.6cm
Wrist passage 6.5cm x 5.5cm
Weight 88g