French gilt brass open faced verge pocket watch Circa 1740

Gilt brass verge watch by Henry Baltazar
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A fine French gilt brass open faced verge pocket watch, circa 1740. Gilt full plate movement, square baluster pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, three armed brass balance, short balance spring, pierced foliate silver cock with polished steel endplate, silver regulation dial. White enamel dial with Roman numerals, outer minute track and Arabic five minute numerals, winding aperture at 3, gold Louis XV hands. Case with engraved foliate decoration, loose ring pendant. Movement signed.
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Diameter: 49 mm
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Signed: Henry Baltazar à Paris