L.U.C Chopard - Award/jubilee presentation piece – Swedish market

L.U.C / Chopard – Swiss pocket watch – silver 0.800 – award / jubilee presentation piece – Swedish market – ca. 1890–1910

For sale is an original pocket watch from the renowned Swiss manufacturer Louis-Ulysse Chopard (L.U.C), founded in 1860 and known for producing high-quality timepieces for the Scandinavian market at the turn of the 20th century.

This watch was manufactured in Switzerland and sold through the Swedish retailer and watchmaker:

R.J. Nilsson – Söderhamn

confirming its distribution and use within Sweden.

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Award / jubilee presentation piece – Swedish market

Watches of this type, signed L.U.C / Chopard and featuring a heraldic inner medalion, were presented in Sweden as:

• jubilee awards,
• recognition for professional achievements,
• official gifts granted to distinguished individuals by state or administrative institutions.

The heraldic motif with crown and lions on the inner cuvette is a characteristic mark of such presentation pieces.

This example belongs to that category.

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Item description

• Brand: L.U.C / Chopard
• Retailer: R.J. Nilsson – Söderhamn, Sweden
• Country of origin: Switzerland
• Movement: manual wind, 16 jewels, lever escapement (Ancre)
• Dial: porcelain, with small seconds
• Case: silver 0.800, hallmarked
• Production period: ca. 1890–1910
• Inner medalion with heraldic and award insignia

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Technical condition

The watch:

• starts when wound,
• the balance works correctly,
• however, it does not run in every position
and stops during operation depending on placement.

It requires a service or overhaul (cleaning, lubrication, adjustment).

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Visual condition

• very attractive appearance for its age
• clear original engravings and markings
• porcelain dial in good condition
• classic silver case with heraldic decoration

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This watch represents a valuable piece for collectors of:

• Swiss horology,
• Swedish award and presentation items,
• historical Chopard / L.U.C production,
• official commemorative and merit-related timepieces.