TURQUOISE SET GOLD VERGE POCKET WATCH- Circa 1820

This is an early 19th Century French verge pocket watch with a stunning turquoise set three colour gold full hunter case. The movement is a full plate gilt fusee, featuring a beautifully pierced and engraved bridge cock with a polished steel endstone. The watch also has a plain three-arm gilt balance with a blue steel spiral hairspring. The regulator dial is made of silver and has a blue steel indicator. The watch is wound through the engine turned gold dial, which has Roman numerals and blue steel hands. The exquisite three colour gold full hunter case is adorned with geometric applied gold decoration, set with turquoise stones.

Signed French
Circa 1820
Diameter 38 mm