DATE: Art Deco, c.1920

A cool novelty "button hole" lapel watch, circa 1920. The miniature watch face designed to be slipped through a lapel button hole (or regular button hole, I guess), while the watch mechanism itself is housed in a larger case that sits behind. Somewhat remarkable it's in full working order, and appears to keep good time - the miniature watch section complete with a faux crown and bail.

MEASUREMENTS 

Watch face: 1.9 x 1.4cm

WEIGHT 

21.2g

MARKS 

No marks present, tests as base metal

CONDITION 

Very good, with antique patina. Running but could possibly benefit from a service. The face occasionally appears to spin around a the central axis...