GOLD quarter repeating Swiss verge Pocket Watch – 1780
Signed Jn Louis Patron Geneve
Circa 1780
Diameter 42 mm
Depth 9 mm
£4,200.00
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
