Verge escapement

1046 A verge escapement is the oldest escapement.

German or Swiss octagonal one-handed pendant watch Circa 1650
Enamel and smoke crystal octagonal pendant watch – A very fine and rare German or Swiss enamel and smoke crystal octagonal verge pendant watch from the 17th century. Hinged octagonal movement with verge escapement. Decorated enamel dial with Roman radial hours, half-hour markers, and single steel hand. Octagonal…
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€ 7.000 - 12.000
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German gold oval one-handed verge pendant watch Circa 1650
Gold, enamel and rock crystal pendant watch – A German gold, rock crystal and enamelled oval verge pendant watch from the 17th century. The watch features a gilded movement with a verge escapement. It has a dial adorned with a polychrome enamel painted scene, a radial chapter ring…
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€ 10.000 - 20.000
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German octagonal one-handed pendant watch Circa 1650
Gilt metal rock crystal pendant watch – A German one-handed octagonal verge pendant watch, circa 1650. The watch has a gilt movement with a verge escapement. The dial is engraved with beautiful decorations, showcasing Roman radial hours and a single steel hand. The gilt metal engraved octagonal case…
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€ 15.000 - 30.000
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German or Swiss octagonal one-handed pendant watch Circa 1650
Gilt metal rock crystal pendant watch – A German or Swiss one-handed octagonal verge pendant watch, circa 1650. The watch has a gilt movement with a verge escapement. The dial showcases Roman radial hours, half-hour markers, and a single steel hand. The gilt metal octagonal case is complemented…
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€ 20.000 - 40.000
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German rock crystal cruciform-shaped watch Circa 1590-1620
Rock crystal, gilt metal and silver pendant watch – A German rock crystal crucifix-shaped one-handed Renaissance pendant watch, circa 1590-1620. The watch features a cruciform gilt full plate movement with a verge escapement. Its engraved silver dial showcases Roman radial hours, half-hour markers, and a single hand. The…
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€ 12.500 - 25.000
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Large German gilded hour striking verge clock watch Circa 1625
Gilt single handed clock watch – A rare and large German gilded copper single handed hour striking clock watch from the early 17th century. The watch has a gilt movement with a verge escapement. It has a gilded copper and metal dial with Roman numerals, half hour markers,…
Diameter
64 mm
Estimate
€ 25.000 - 50.000
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German oval single-handed verge pendant watch Circa 1610
Silver, enamel and glass pendant watch – An extremely rare and small German silver, enamel and glass single-handed verge pendant watch, circa 1610. This timepiece features an oval-shaped engraved silver case with a hinged glass cover, providing a discreet way to conceal the dial. The dial showcases Roman…
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€ 8.000 - 15.000
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German or Swiss shell-shaped verge pendant watch Circa 1650
Metal and rock crystal pendant watch – A German or Swiss metal and rock crystal shell-shaped verge pendant watch, circa 1650. This exquisite timepiece features a gilt shell-shaped full plate movement with a verge escapement. Encased in rock crystal, the watch includes an engraved metal dial and a…
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€ 12.500 - 25.000
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Probably watch with repeater and figure automaton Circa 1810
Gold enamel pocket watch probably Geneva – A large gold enamel pocket watch with repeater, figure automaton of exceptional quality and an imposing figurative gold key, probably made in Genève, Switzerland, circa 1810. The open faced case is crafted from 18 Carat gold and bears the master’s mark…
Diameter
57 mm
Estimate
€ 4.000 - 7.500
Price
€ 4.560
Year sold
2022
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English astronomical pocket watch with centre seconds Circa 1790
Gold pocket watch for the Chinese market – A very rare, large astronomical 18 Carat gold pocket watch with center seconds, made for the Chinese market by Edward Howard in London, England, circa 1780 – 1800. The pocket watch, of considerable size, boasts an open faced 18 Carat…
Diameter
59 mm
Estimate
€ 2.750 - 6.000
Price
€ 2.900
Year sold
2022
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German octagonal one-handed verge pendant watch Circa 1625
Unsigned gold and rock crystal pendant watch – A German gold octagonal one-handed verge pendant watch, circa 1600-1650. This timepiece features a gilt movement with a verge escapement. It showcases an engraved dial adorned with radial Roman numerals to indicate the hours, accompanied by a single steel hand.
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€ 12.500 - 25.000
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German or Swiss one-handed oval pendant watch Circa 1620
Unsigned gilt metal oval verge pendant watch – A German or Swiss gilt metal and fine engraved single-handed oval pendant watch, circa 1620. This watch features a full plate movement with a verge escapement. The gilt metal case and dial are engraved with designs of figures and ornamentation.
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€ 12.000 - 25.000
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German astronomical watch for the Ottoman market Circa 1620
Gilt metal verge pendant watch with three dials – A German oval, engraved, gilt metal astronomical pendant watch with full calendar and moon phase for the Ottoman market, circa 1620. This watch has a gilded full plate movement with a verge escapement. The dial is intricately decorated with…
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€ 100.000 - 200.000
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Large German metal hour-striking verge clock watch Circa 1570
Metal hour striking clock watch – A rare and large German metal hour-striking clock watch, circa 1570. It has a gilt movement with a verge escapement. The dial is made of gilt metal and has an outer chapter ring with engraved Roman numerals and twelve touch pins. The…
Diameter
65 mm
Estimate
€ 25.000 - 45.000
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French silver hour-striking pocket watch with alarm Circa 1665
Silver pierced and engraved alarm watch by Estienne Hubert – A French silver pierced and engraved clock watch with hour self-strike and alarm, circa 1660-1670. This timepiece features an elegant full plate movement with a delicately crafted pierced and engraved balance cock, along with a verge escapement. It…
Diameter
46 mm
Estimate
€ 7.500 - 15.000
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Swiss single-handed pair cased verge pocket watch Circa 1660
Silver and enamel on gold watch by Abraham Cailliatte – An important Swiss gold and silver verge pocket watch with a painted polychrome enamel portrait, circa 1660. This antique timepiece features a full plate movement with gilt plates, an early chain fusee, a verge escapement, and an oval…
Diameter
41 mm
Estimate
€ 12.500 - 22.500
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German or Swiss octagonal one-handed pendant watch Circa 1650

German gold oval one-handed verge pendant watch Circa 1650

German octagonal one-handed pendant watch Circa 1650

German or Swiss octagonal one-handed pendant watch Circa 1650

German rock crystal cruciform-shaped watch Circa 1590-1620

Large German gilded hour striking verge clock watch Circa 1625

German oval single-handed verge pendant watch Circa 1610

German or Swiss shell-shaped verge pendant watch Circa 1650

Probably watch with repeater and figure automaton Circa 1810

English astronomical pocket watch with centre seconds Circa 1790

German octagonal one-handed verge pendant watch Circa 1625

German or Swiss one-handed oval pendant watch Circa 1620

German astronomical watch for the Ottoman market Circa 1620

Large German metal hour-striking verge clock watch Circa 1570

French silver hour-striking pocket watch with alarm Circa 1665

Swiss single-handed pair cased verge pocket watch Circa 1660

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