GOLD quarter repeating Swiss verge Pocket Watch – 1780

Signed Jn Louis Patron Geneve
Circa 1780
Diameter 42 mm
Depth 9 mm

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Step into the elegance of the 18th​ century⁤ with this exquisite GOLD quarter repeating⁢ Swiss verge ⁤Pocket Watch, a true testament to the craftsmanship of the ⁤late 1700s. Encased in a luxurious three-color ⁣gold consular case, this timepiece is not⁢ just a watch⁤ but a piece of history. It boasts a full plate gilt fusee movement, a finely pierced and engraved bridge cock with a steel coqueret, and a plain three-arm gilt balance complemented by a blue steel spiral hairspring. The silver regulator dial, adorned with a blue steel‍ indicator, adds to its sophisticated charm, while the push pendant quarter repeating function, activated by a‌ cracked bell within the case, showcases its intricate mechanical ⁤prowess. ‍The ​watch is wound through a signed white enamel dial featuring Roman and Arabic numerals, paired beautifully with ​gilt hands. The gold‍ consular case is a work‍ of art in itself, featuring an oval scene in a cartouche on the back and ‍three-color gold applied rope bands on‌ the back and‍ bezel. Signed by Jn Louis Patron Geneve and dating back to around 1780, this 42mm diameter, 9mm depth timepiece is a rare find for⁤ collectors and enthusiasts of horological⁤ art.

This is a Swiss quarter repeating verge from the late 18th century, housed in a three color gold consular case. The watch features a full plate gilt fusee movement, as well as a finely pierced and engraved bridge cock with steel coqueret, and a plain three arm gilt balance with a blue steel spiral hairspring. The silver regulator dial is fitted with a blue steel indicator, while the push pendant quarter repeating function is activated by a cracked bell in the case.

The watch is wound through the signed white enamel dial with Roman and Arabic numerals, which is complemented by gilt hands. The gold consular case features an oval scene in a cartouche on the back, with three color gold applied gold rope bands on the back and bezel.

This beautiful timepiece is signed Jn Louis Patron Geneve and dates back to around 1780. It measures 42mm in diameter and has a depth of 9mm.

Signed Jn Louis Patron Geneve
Circa 1780
Diameter 42 mm
Depth 9 mm

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