Gousset - 44360 - 1850-1900

The term 'Gousset' refers to pocket watches, a classic style of timepiece worn typically before wristwatches became widespread in the 20th century. The dating of this piece between 1850 and 1900 places it firmly in the era when pocket watches were essential personal items and status symbols. Pocket watches from this period are often prized for their craftsmanship, featuring mechanical movements and sometimes intricate decoration such as engraving or enamel work. Collectors value such timepieces for their historical significance and the beauty of 19th-century watchmaking. This item, labeled simply as 'Gousset,' indicates a traditional design likely powered by a manually wound mechanical movement, housed in a case intended to be carried in a waistcoat pocket and typically attached to a chain.