French 18K gold cylinder with pearl chatelaine Circa 1801

Gold pocket watch with monogram
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A very special 18 K gold pocket watch with chatelaine, circa 1801-1855.
Enameled escutcheon, silver lions, extravagant case with gold pearls, noblemen’s monogram on back, high-grade “a goutte” edition.
Fine cylinder movement, wolf’s toothing, enamel dial in perfect condition, red minutes, classy steel hands, excellent condition.
Chatelaine and watch are signed by François Désiré Froment Meurice.
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Diameter: 31 mm    chatelaine: 13.5 cm   Weight: 83 g
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Signed:  Désiré Froment Meurice  Paris
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François Désiré Froment Meurice  one of the most famous French goldsmiths from the 19th century!
Some of his pieces were sold for 6-digit prices and are part of famous international art collections a.o. of the Louvre and the Victoria & Albert Museum.