Early French gilt-metal and silver oval verge watch Circa 1610

Oval gilt metal and silver watch
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An English gilt metal oval pocket watch, circa 1610. Verge escapement movement, pre balance spring, pierced and engraved cock. Dial with Roman numerals on silver disc and single steel hand. Case with discovery capsule on top, engraved with leaves of acanthus and flowers, opening at the bottom to the winding key.
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Diameter: 60 mm
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Signed: Ch. Desreu Nancy
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This watch is one of the first portable watches of the early 17th century, conducted by the watchmaker to the king of France, Charles III.
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Watchmaker ‘Ch. Desrue Nancy’ in the dictionary of French watchmakers, Tardy (Desrue or Deruet. Nancy. Watchmaker Charles III).