GOLD DECORATED WATCH AND CHATELAINE – 1760
Signed Leroy a Paris
Circa 1760
Diameter 54 mm
Depth 15 mm
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£18,000.00
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This is an exquisite mid 18th Century French verge watch, housed in a unique gunmetal steel case with three colour gold decoration that perfectly matches its chatelaine. The watch features a full plate gilt fusee movement, a finely pierced and engraved bridge cock with a steel coqueret, a plain three-arm gilt balance, and a blue steel spiral hairspring. The large silver regulator dial is adorned with Roman and Arabic numerals, and the gilt hands are intricately pierced. The watch is wound through the white enamel dial, which is further embellished with a geometric border in gold. The gunmetal steel consular case bolsters its unique design, with narrow gold bezels and an intricate gold hinge. Adding to its allure, the back of the case features an applied three colour gold decoration depicting a couple in a garden. The matching gunmetal steel chatelaine sports an alluring pierced buckle and oval cartouches decorated similarly to the watch. Signed by Leroy a Paris and dating back to circa 1760, this watch is a truly exceptional piece with an unusually rare form of decoration. The diameter of the watch is 54mm, and its depth is 15mm.
Signed Leroy a Paris
Circa 1760
Diameter 54 mm
Depth 15 mm
