1956 Excal Ladies Sterling Silver Marcasite Cocktail Watch – Swiss 15 Jewels – Running
A beautifully elegant
vintage 1956 Excal ladies’ wristwatch
, featuring a
Swiss-made 15-jewel manual wind movement
housed in a
fully hallmarked solid sterling silver case
.
This lovely piece combines
Swiss watchmaking precision
with
British silver craftsmanship
and stunning
marcasite gemstone detailing
throughout the case and bracelet.
The watch is
running when wound
, though it has not been recently serviced. It would benefit from a light clean and oil if intended for regular wear. Overall in excellent vintage condition with attractive light patina and all original parts.
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Details
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Movement:
Swiss 15-jewel manual wind (mechanical, running, unserviced)
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Case Material:
Solid sterling silver (.925), fully hallmarked
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Assay Office:
Birmingham, UK
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Case Diameter:
Approx. 18.8mm (excluding crown)
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Bracelet:
Matching silver-tone Excalibur expansion band (Reg. No. 870341)
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Dial:
Original silver dial with Arabic numerals, signed “Excal – 15 Rubis – Swiss”
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Decoration:
Hand-set
marcasite stones
around the bezel and bracelet links
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Condition:
Working order, unserviced; all marcasites present, light age wear consistent with age
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Hallmarks
Inside the case back are clear British sterling silver hallmarks:
• H
• Lion Passant – Indicates .925 Sterling Silver
• Anchor – Birmingham Assay Office
• Date Letter ‘G’ – 195
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Summary
A genuine
1950s Excal Swiss 15-jewel ladies’ watch
, hallmarked Birmingham 1956, with an original Excalibur bracelet and dazzling marcasite decoration.
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Elegant, fully intact, and running – a perfect vintage collector’s piece or gift representing the glamour of mid-century jewellery watches.
1956 Excal Ladies Sterling Silver Marcasite Cocktail Watch – Swiss 15 Jewels – Running
A beautifully elegant
vintage 1956 Excal ladies’ wristwatch
, featuring a
Swiss-made 15-jewel manual wind movement
housed in a
fully hallmarked solid sterling silver case
.
This lovely piece combines
Swiss watchmaking precision
with
British silver craftsmanship
and stunning
marcasite gemstone detailing
throughout the case and bracelet.
The watch is
running when wound
, though it has not been recently serviced. It would benefit from a light clean and oil if intended for regular wear. Overall in excellent vintage condition with attractive light patina and all original parts.
💎
Details
-
Movement:
Swiss 15-jewel manual wind (mechanical, running, unserviced)
-
Case Material:
Solid sterling silver (.925), fully hallmarked
-
Assay Office:
Birmingham, UK
-
Case Diameter:
Approx. 18.8mm (excluding crown)
-
Bracelet:
Matching silver-tone Excalibur expansion band (Reg. No. 870341)
-
Dial:
Original silver dial with Arabic numerals, signed “Excal – 15 Rubis – Swiss”
-
Decoration:
Hand-set
marcasite stones
around the bezel and bracelet links
-
Condition:
Working order, unserviced; all marcasites present, light age wear consistent with age
🧭
Hallmarks
Inside the case back are clear British sterling silver hallmarks:
• H
• Lion Passant – Indicates .925 Sterling Silver
• Anchor – Birmingham Assay Office
• Date Letter ‘G’ – 195
🌟
Summary
A genuine
1950s Excal Swiss 15-jewel ladies’ watch
, hallmarked Birmingham 1956, with an original Excalibur bracelet and dazzling marcasite decoration.
-
Elegant, fully intact, and running – a perfect vintage collector’s piece or gift representing the glamour of mid-century jewellery watches.
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