Early gilt metal and rock crystal oval pendant watch Circa 1640

Oval pre balance spring single hand verge pendant watch
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A rare and early probably English gilt metal and rock crystal oval pre balance spring single hand pendant watch, circa 1640. Oval shaped gilt brass full plate verge movement engraved with a flower, gut fusée, steel two armed pre hairspring balance wheel, finely pierced and engraved elongated floral decorated balance cock and foot, secured by a pin with matching click for the ratchet and wheel regulation. Gilt brass dial plate with finely engraved figures of Adam and Eve and Cupid, centred by an engraved scene depicting a small village scene, applied silver chapter ring with Roman numerals and single steel hand. Oval case with gilt metal mounted rock crystal covers and sides, flower shaped pendant.
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Width: 26 mm
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Overall length: 34 mm
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Signed: No name