Early English silver verge pendant watch with alarm Circa 1650-1680

Silver verge pendant watch by Bouquet
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A very interesting and early English silver open faced verge pendant watch with alarm, circa 1650-1680. Early verge movement, vase pillars, alarm on bell, filigree balance cock, pierced barrel of the striking mechanism. Silver dial with Roman hours, also with floral motifs, iron hands. Case pierced with flowers, tendrils, birds and insects, bell. Case numbered, movement signed.
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Diameter: 50 mm
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Weight: 138 g
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Signed: Bouquet
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This piece was made by David or Solomon Bouquet, London.
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The Bouquet family was an important watchmaker family in London. David Bouquet, father of Solomon was one of the founding members of the Clockmakers Company in 1632. Bouquet watches can be found in important collections and museums, e.g. in the British Museum and the Louvre.