Antique Georges Favre-Jacot & Cie Sterling Silver Pocket Watch

A finely detailed antique sterling silver pocket watch commemorating the 1901 Swiss Federal Shooting Festival (Eidgenössisches Schützenfest) held in Lucerne. The watch features an ornate case with beautifully chased floral decoration along the bezel, complemented by a sculptural bow and crown. The reverse displays a high-relief scene of a classical female figure, likely representing Helvetia, set within an engraved inscription referencing the event and location. Inside, the inner cover is clearly engraved “Eidgenössisches Schützenfest in Luzern, 30 Juni bis 10 Juli 1901,” marking its historical significance. The white enamel dial is signed “Georges Favre-Jacot & Cie, Le Locle,” a notable Swiss maker and founder of Zenith, and features bold Arabic numerals with a subsidiary seconds dial at six o’clock. The blued steel hands and clean layout offer a refined contrast to the elaborate exterior. The movement is housed within an 800 silver case, with visible gilt components and traditional mechanical construction. The combination of commemorative engraving, quality Swiss manufacture, and decorative silverwork makes this piece both a functional timekeeper and a collectible historical artifact.