Important French silver verge pendant pocket watch Circa 1650

Silver verge pendant watch by Zacharie Fonnerau
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An important French silver hunting cased verge pendant watch, circa 1650. Early French verge movement, gut string, still without hairspring, a typical regulating device with worm gear, iron balance. Silver dial with Roman numerals, engraved figure scene and blued iron hands. Case with splendid floral decorations on both sides. Movement signed.

Diameter: 47 mm
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Signed: Fonnerau à la Rochelle
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Comparable watches are illustrated in ‘Watches’ by Cecil Clutton & George Daniels.
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Zacharie Fonnerau was born in Geneva and was an important watchmaker and master in La Rochelle from 1641-1683.