17th Century

1017 Antique pocket watches from the period 1600 to 1700

Large English silver Oignon verge pocket watch Circa 1690
Silver oignon verge watch – One of the largest manufactured English Oignons in exceptionally good condition, important watchmaker, John Harris Old Baily London, circa 1690. An original silver case, matching numbered with the movement, master’s mark II, signed and numbered very early English verge movement with extraordinary tulip…
Diameter
64 mm
Estimate
€ 4.000 - 7.500
Price
€ 4.350
Year sold
2019
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English exquisite silver pair cased verge pocket watch Circa 1695
Silver open faced pocket watch by James Markwick – An English exquisite silver pair cased verge pocket watch, circa 1695. Two cases: a silver outer case with case maker’s punch mark “BL” and large lateral hinge and a silver inner case with case maker’s punch mark “BL”.
Diameter
57 mm
Estimate
€ 6.000 - 10.000
Price
€ 8.250
Year sold
2012
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English pair cased watch with Tortoiseshell case Circa 1690
Silver open faced pocket watch by Edward Enys – An English silver rare pair cased verge pocket watch, circa 1690. Pair cases: silver outer case, covered with tortoiseshell, stud decoration and large lateral hinge; silver polished inner case. Enamel dial with radial Arabic numerals and filigree hands.
Diameter
54 mm
Estimate
€ 1.500 - 3.000
Price
€ 2.000
Year sold
2012
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French gilt metal oignon verge pocket watch Circa 1695
Gilt metal oignon verge by Gaudron A fine French verge pocket watch “oignon” with central winding, from the watchmaker to the King of France and to the Duc d’Orleans, circa 1695. Firegilt, finely chased and engraved case with foliate and ribbon decoration, figures to the centre and large lateral…
Diameter
59 mm
Estimate
€ 3.500 - 7.000
Price
€ 4.750
Year sold
2012
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French decorative verge pocket watch “Oignon” Circa 1700
Brass open faced pocket watch by Sourdeual – A decorative French verge pocket watch “Oignon”, circa 1700. Brass fire gilt case with engraved foliate decor and large lateral hinge. Gilt champlevé dial with enamel cartouches, blue radial Roman numerals, finely chased and engraved acanthus and foliate decoration…
Diameter
58 mm
Estimate
€ 3.500 - 6.000
Price
-
Year sold
-
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French one handed verge pocket watch “Oignon” Circa 1680
Open faced pocket watch by Piquet – A French decorative single-handed verge pocket watch “Oignon” with central winding, circa 1680. Brass, firegilt dial with engraved foliate decor and large lateral hinge. Gilt champlevé dial with enamel cartouches, blue radial Roman numerals, enamelled minute ring, the centre finely…
Diameter
57 mm
Estimate
€ 4.000 - 6.500
Price
€ 4.150
Year sold
2012
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French 18K gold and enamel open faced verge watch Circa 1800
Gold, enamel and pearl-set verge attributed to Frères Melly – A large and very fine French 18K gold, enamel and pearl-set pair-cased verge pocket watch with additional protective case, circa 1700. Gilt full plate movement, verge escapement. White enamel dial with Arabic hours, outer minute divisions and blued…
Diameter
55 mm
Estimate
€ 2.500 - 4.500
Price
€ 2.250
Year sold
2019
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French silver pair cased verge watch with alarm Circa 1680
Silver open faced pocket watch by Hanet – A fine single-handed pair-cased verge pocket watch with alarm, circa 1680. Silver outer case with large lateral hinge; silver lavishly florally engraved and pierced inner case with grotesque face. Silver champlevé dial with radial Roman hours, central rotating alarm…
Diameter
54 mm
Estimate
€ 4.500 - 7.500
Price
€ 4.900
Year sold
2012
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French silver and gilt hour striking verge clockwatch Circa 1620
Early silver and gilt pre hairspring hour striking verge by Salomon Chesnon – A very fine, rare and early French silver and gilt pre hairspring hour striking verge clock watch, circa 1620. Gilt brass gut fusée verge movement, plain top plate, steel two armed balance, pierced…
Diameter
-
Estimate
€ 15.000 - 25.000
Price
€ 22.300
Year sold
2013 GN
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Very rare English 20K gold and enamel verge watch Circa 1680
Early balance spring verge with Barlow regulator by Jacob – A very rare English 20 carat gold and enamel early balance spring verge watch with Barlow regulator, circa 1680. Gilt finished verge movement, chain fusée, engraved and pierced balance cock revealing the plain three-armed steel balance…
Diameter
39 mm
Estimate
€ 20.000 - 40.000
Price
€ 35.450
Year sold
2013 GN
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English rare watch with day and night indicator Circa 1690
Silver open faced pocket watch by Markwick – An English rare pair cased verge pocket watch with day and night indicator, circa 1690. Full plate movement, keywind, firegilt, applied engraved ornaments, signed, chain/fusee, tulip movement pillars, verge escapement, three arm steel balance, florally engraved, pierced balance cock. Silver…
Diameter
54 mm
Estimate
€ 6.000 - 11.000
Price
€ 6.050
Year sold
2012
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Swiss “Oignon” with unique concealed erotic scene Circa 1670
Silver open faced pocket watch by Francois Jaquier – A very fine, single-handed, Swiss verge pocket watch “Oignon” with an unique concealed sado-erotic scene and alarm, circa 1670. Silver case with inner part pierced and engraved, the back cover with a polychrome enamel plaque, depicting a noble…
Diameter
56 mm
Estimate
€ 10.000 - 18.000
Price
€ 13.650
Year sold
2012
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French silver pair cased verge watch with alarm Circa 1680
Silver open faced verge by Claude Goret – A French silver pair cased single-handed verge pocket watch with alarm, circa 1680. Pair cases: outer case – silver, engraved with a shield surmounted by a crown, large lateral hinge; inner case – silver, pierced, engraved hunting scene. Dial with…
Diameter
56 mm
Estimate
€ 5.500 - 9.500
Price
€ 4.750
Year sold
2012
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French silver oignon verge watch with alarm Circa 1695
Silver oignon verge by Pierre Tollot – A rare French silver oignon verge pocket watch with alarm, circa 1695. Silver pierced and engraved case with large lateral hinge. Gilt Champlevé dial with enamel cartouches, blue radial Roman numerals, engraved centre, central rotating alarm disc and blued steel…
Diameter
50 mm
Estimate
€ 4.500 - 9.000
Price
€ 5.250
Year sold
2012
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English subsidiary seconds verge Thomas Tompion Circa 1690
Silver subsidiary seconds verge by Tompion – An extremely rare English verge pocket watch by Tompion with early subsidiary seconds dial, circa 1690. Deep full plate fire gilt movement with pierced tulip pillars. Fusee and chain with worm and wheel barrel set-up between the plates. Pierced and…
Diameter
54 mm
Estimate
€ 20.000 - 35.000
Price
€ 22.500
Year sold
2012
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German Renaissance watch with self-strike and alarm Circa 1630
Open faced pocket watch by Nicolaus Schmidt the Younger – An important German single-handed pre-balance spring Renaissance watch with 24 hour indication, hour self-strike and alarm, circa 1630. Brass firegilt case; pierced and lavishly florally ornamented back cover and band, rear bell. Brass firegilt dial; silver chapter…
Diameter
56 mm
Estimate
€ 35.000 - 65.000
Price
€ 36.250
Year sold
2012
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Large English silver Oignon verge pocket watch Circa 1690

English exquisite silver pair cased verge pocket watch Circa 1695

English pair cased watch with Tortoiseshell case Circa 1690

French gilt metal oignon verge pocket watch Circa 1695

French decorative verge pocket watch “Oignon” Circa 1700

French one handed verge pocket watch “Oignon” Circa 1680

French 18K gold and enamel open faced verge watch Circa 1800

French silver pair cased verge watch with alarm Circa 1680

French silver and gilt hour striking verge clockwatch Circa 1620

Very rare English 20K gold and enamel verge watch Circa 1680

English rare watch with day and night indicator Circa 1690

Swiss “Oignon” with unique concealed erotic scene Circa 1670

French silver pair cased verge watch with alarm Circa 1680

French silver oignon verge watch with alarm Circa 1695

English subsidiary seconds verge Thomas Tompion Circa 1690

German Renaissance watch with self-strike and alarm Circa 1630

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