German gold engraved verge watch with hand date Circa 1780

Gold verge with hand date by Louis & Elie Preudhomme
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A German 18 carat gold verge pocket watch with hand date, circa 1780. Verge movement. Screwed, white enamel dial with hand date and gold hands. Engraved case, probably a bit earlier than the movement and not original, military scene to the back with flags, drum and cannons. Movement signed.
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Diameter: 41 mm
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Weight: 48 g
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Signed: Preudhom(m)e Compe a Neuwied
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Watches with this signature are extremely rare. Preudhomme is first mentioned in connection with the workshop of Roentgen in 1776. A small watch by Roentgen is part of the David Collection in Copenhagen and is also signed by Preudhomme. Watches with the signature Preudhomme Newied as well as Berlin are known. The watch was originally part of the Landrock collection.