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GOLD AND ENAMEL QUARTER REPEATING FRENCH VERGE – Circa 1770

Signed Frisart a Paris
Circa 1770
Diameter 46 mm
Depth 14 mm

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Original price was: £4,040.00.Current price is: £2,600.00.

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Step into the ⁣elegance of the ‍18th century ⁢with this exquisite Gold and Enamel Quarter Repeating French Verge watch, crafted circa 1770. This ⁣remarkable timepiece, made in France, is a testament to‌ the artistry ‍and precision of its era, featuring a quarter ⁢repeating verge housed in⁤ a⁣ stunning ​gold and ⁤enamel consular case. The movement‍ boasts a full ⁤plate gilt fusee with a finely pierced and engraved bridge cock, while⁣ the balance, crafted from steel with three arms, complements the blue steel spiral hairspring. The ‍silver regulator dial, adorned with a gilt indicator, adds to the watch's refined aesthetic. One of its most captivating features is the push pendant quarter repeating mechanism, which chimes the time on two gold blocks within the case,‌ a marvel of horological engineering. The watch is wound through a fully restored signed white enamel dial, showcasing Arabic numerals and decorative pierced gold hands. The 18-carat gold consular case, beautifully chased and engraved,‌ is ⁤highlighted by a polychrome enamel scene depicting a basket of fruit with agricultural ‌implements‍ in the background, ⁤adding⁢ a touch ​of pastoral charm.⁤ Bearing the ​maker's mark "IPC"​ beneath a crown, this ⁣watch is‍ signed‍ by Frisart a Paris and measures 46 mm in diameter and 14 mm in depth,⁤ encapsulating the grandeur and sophistication of its time.

This is a beautiful timepiece from the 18th Century, made in France. It is a quarter repeating verge watch, housed in a gold and enamel consular case. The movement is a full plate gilt fusee, with a finely pierced and engraved bridge cock. The balance has three arms made of steel, and it features a blue steel spiral hairspring. The regulator dial is made of silver, with a gilt indicator. The watch has a push pendant quarter repeating mechanism, which strikes the time on two gold blocks in the case. The watch is wound through the fully restored signed white enamel dial, which has Arabic numerals and decorative pierced gold hands. The consular case is made of 18 carat gold, and it is beautifully chased and engraved. The standout feature of the case is the polychrome enamel scene, which depicts a basket of fruit with agricultural implements in the background. The maker's mark "IPC" is located below a crown.

Signed Frisart a Paris
Circa 1770
Diameter 46 mm
Depth 14 mm

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