Swiss 18 carat gold verge for the Chinese market Circa 1780

Gold glazed pocket watch
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A museum quality Swiss extremely rare 18 carat gold pocket watch, The Vase, made for the Chinese market, circa 1780. The case is glazed on both sides. A small, white enamel dial on the face with Arabic hour numerals, outer minute divisions and blued steel hands. Gilt verge movement in the form of a vase with a visible balance on the back and a fine engraving below. The watch comes in an old tortoise-shell presentation box.
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Diameter: 49 mm
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Weight: 56 g
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Signed: No name
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Only about ten pieces of these watches are known worldwide, of which most are in important collections and museums. One of these ten watches was sold in Geneva for more than € 16,600 in 2016.