{"product_id":"antique-louis-xv-pocket-watch-hands-purple-blued-steel-mixed-restoration-lot","title":"Antique Louis XV Pocket Watch Hands – Purple Blued Steel – Mixed Restoration Lot","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMixed lot of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eantique pocket watch hands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in an ornate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLouis XV \/ fleur-de-lis style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, from old watchmaker’s stock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe hands feature a fine elongated profile with decorative \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eopenworked fleur-de-lis \/ trefoil-shaped detailing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e near the pointed tip. The lot contains assorted lengths, shapes and mounting-hole sizes, making it useful for restoration work, parts matching or workshop stock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most attractive characteristics is the finish. In normal light many of the hands appear \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003every dark brown or almost black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while under stronger or angled lighting they can reveal a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edeep purple, violet or blue tone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The appearance is consistent with traditionally tempered or blued steel, although the exact finish has not been independently verified.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePart type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pocket watch hands\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Louis XV \/ ornate fleur-de-lis\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Antique \/ early vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eColour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dark brown, near-black, purple, violet-blue depending on light\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Appears consistent with tempered \/ blued steel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSizes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mixed\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMounting-hole sizes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mixed\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Unidentified\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCalibre \/ application:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Unidentified\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Antique watchmaker’s stock\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese hands are sold as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emixed restoration lot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot all in perfect condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndividual pieces may show:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003epatina and age-related wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoxidation or rust\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003escratches and storage marks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebending or distortion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebroken or incomplete sections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecolour variation between individual hands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease inspect all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause the original movements and calibres have not been identified, compatibility must be checked individually before installation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis lot is particularly suitable for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eantique pocket watch restoration, repair, parts matching, collecting or workshop use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eListing is for the complete mixed lot shown in the photographs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unknown or Mixed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55112009613654,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1053\/2506\/8630\/files\/B4969956-F533-4984-A229-A95537B4DE58.jpg?v=1787817223","url":"https:\/\/swissvintagewatchparts.com\/nl\/products\/antique-louis-xv-pocket-watch-hands-purple-blued-steel-mixed-restoration-lot","provider":"Vintage Watch Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}