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18TH CENTURY GOLD FRENCH VERGE – Circa 1770

Anonymous French
Circa 1770
Diameter 45 mm Depth 12 mm

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Original price was: £2,040.00.Current price is: £1,400.00.

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Step back in time with the exquisite 18th Century Gold ​French Verge, a masterful creation circa 1770 ‍that epitomizes‍ the elegance and craftsmanship of its era. This remarkable timepiece features a breathtaking chased and engraved gold consular case ‌that houses a full plate gilt fusee movement, ⁢complete with a meticulously pierced and engraved bridge cock adorned with a steel coqueret. The watch's precision is ensured by a plain three-arm gilt balance and a blue steel spiral hairspring, while the silver regulator dial, accentuated by​ a blue steel indicator, adds a‍ touch of refinement. The pentagonal baluster pillars ‍further enhance its structural beauty. The white enamel ⁤dial, adorned with Roman and Arabic numerals and decorative pierced gold hands, is a testament to the artistry ‍of the period. The back of the 18-carat gold consular case⁢ is intricately engraved with flags behind⁤ a drum and cannon,⁢ and the maker's‍ mark "G &⁢ L" beneath a crescent signifies its authenticity. This pocket watch, measuring 45 mm in diameter and ‌12 mm in ‌depth, is an extraordinary example ⁣of 18th-century French horology,‍ preserved in excellent condition, ⁢offering a glimpse into the opulence and precision of⁣ a bygone era.

This is a beautiful 18th Century French verge watch, featuring a stunning chased and engraved gold consular case. The watch has a full plate gilt fusee movement with a finely pierced and engraved bridge cock with a steel coqueret. It also has a plain three-arm gilt balance with a blue steel spiral hairspring. The silver regulator dial includes a blue steel indicator, and the watch has pentagonal baluster pillars.

The white enamel dial is wound through and includes Roman and Arabic numerals, as well as decorative pierced gold hands. The back of the 18-carat gold consular case is engraved with flags behind a drum and cannon. The maker's mark "G & L" is also present below a crescent.

Overall, this is a fantastic example of a gold 18th Century French pocket watch that is in excellent condition.

Anonymous French
Circa 1770
Diameter 45 mm Depth 12 mm

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