Gilt French Louis XIV Oignon with central winding Circa 1691

Very early metal verge pocket watch
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Very rare Louis XIV Oignon with central winding and mock pendulum,
by Jean Jolly à Paris circa 1691.
Very fine engraved metal case, gilded, putti motif on the reverse, a cartouche with a lady portrait above it, underneath decorated bird.

Musical instruments, early French verge movement with steep fuse and mock pendulum, silver movement with splendid ornaments.
A decorated signed main plate, gilded dial with enamel cartouche, iron hands, very nice condition of preservation, rare collector’s watch.
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Diameter: 59 mm   Weight: 158 g
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Signed:  Jean Jolly   Paris