French Rose Gold Verge Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch Painted Enamel Dial – 19th Century
Case Material: 18k Gold,Rose Gold
Case Dimensions: Diameter: 55 mm (2.17 in)
Place of Origin: France
Period: 19th Century
Date of Manufacture: 19th Century
Condition: Excellent
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Step into the world of timeless elegance and masterful craftsmanship with the French Rose Gold Verge Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch, a remarkable relic of 19th-century horology. This exquisite timepiece, crafted from 18kt rose gold, embodies the sophistication and artistry of its era, offering a glimpse into the past with its meticulously designed features. At the heart of this pocket watch lies a captivating enamel dial, adorned with Arabic enamel chapters and a picturesque rural scene that captures a moment of serene beauty—a woman with a bale of straw, her child, and a friend offering grapes. The dial is further accentuated by blued steel Breguet style hands, which glide gracefully over the enchanting tableau. The watch's rose gold case is a testament to refined elegance, featuring intricate engine turning and a vacant cartouche on the rear, which opens to unveil a gilt metal duster cover. Beyond its stunning exterior, the watch houses a full plate unsigned verge fusee quarter repeating movement, showcasing a finely chased balance bridge and a silver regulation dial. This movement is a marvel of 19th-century watchmaking, reflecting the unparalleled skill and dedication of artisans from that period. With a diameter of 55 mm, this French masterpiece is not only a functional timekeeper but also a cherished piece of history, making it an extraordinary addition to any horological collection. Its excellent condition further enhances its allure, preserving the legacy of a bygone era in a tangible, wearable form.
Introducing a rare and exquisite 18kt rose gold French keywind Verge 55mm Open face quarter repeater. This timepiece features an intricately handcrafted enamel dial with arabic enamel chapters and a stunning rural center scene depicting a woman holding a bale of straw and her child by her side, engaged in conversation with a friend who is offering her grapes. The blued steel Breguet style hands perfectly complement the dial. The rose gold case boasts an elegant engine turning and a vacant cartouche to the rear, opening to reveal a gilt metal duster cover.
What truly sets this timepiece apart is its full plate unsigned verge fusee quarter repeating movement with a finely chased balance bridge and silver regulation dial. The craftsmanship and attention to detail displayed in the movement is a true testament to the skill and artistry of 19th Century watchmaking.
This rare and exquisite timepiece would make a perfect addition to any horological collection.
Case Material: 18k Gold,Rose Gold
Case Dimensions: Diameter: 55 mm (2.17 in)
Place of Origin: France
Period: 19th Century
Date of Manufacture: 19th Century
Condition: Excellent
