French gold and enamel ‘school of Blois’ verge Circa 1640/1650

Completely enamelled pendant watch by François Laurier 
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A French 20 carat gold and enamel ‘school of Blois’ pendant watch, circa 1640 and 1650. Very fine and early verge movement with pillars in shape of vases, two armed balance wheels without hairspring. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and gold hands. Case with elaborate, very detailed mythological scenes to the front and back, lateral four cartouches with landscape paintings, two very elaborate paintings with castle view to the inside. Signed movement.
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Diameter: 33 mm
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Weight: 34 g
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Signed: Laurier Blois
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François Laurier was recorded around 1650 in Blois and died in 1663. Blois enamel watches from the time around 1650 with movements from this time are museum timepieces. Many of these cases, which were already appreciated as works of art at that time, are equipped with movements from the 18th century. This watch is an original from Blois around 1640-1650.