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OK, who knows about these? Robert E?

2 different 'Roulette Pocket Watches'
Ive been asked by someone to seek a value, any other info and possibly sell these 2 pieces if the offer is right.
They were originally bought in a Swiss auction many years ago. They are thought to be approx 100 years old.
The one on the left is though to be Swiss or French, the other is presumably German grin Neither have any manufacturers marks on them.
They are the size of regular pocket watches.

The left hand one seems to be silver and is quite solid and heavy with a very smooth mechanism. You wind it up and then depress the winder to spin the hand around the roulette wheel. You get quite a few 'spins' before having to rewind. The face appears to be ceramic and under a glass seems to be hand painted.

The right hand one is not in quite as good condition although it functions perfectly. On this one you flick the lever on the right to coil a spring and spin the hand. Seems to be made of steel with a paper face.

Both would probably be for sale at the right price. I actually like the look of the one on the left myself grin Any info would be appreciated.

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OK, who knows about these? Robert E?
David, how do they spin?
No smart questions Follis vbg
some info and opinions here
Thany you for the info Robert.

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