French centre wound single handed oignon verge Circa 1700

Gilt metal and silver oignon watch by Jean Hubert
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An early French gilt metal and silver open faced centre wound single handed oignon verge watch, circa 1700. Gilt brass full plate verge movement wound through the centre, chain fusée, plain three armed steel balance, finely pierced and engraved balance cock, rack and pinion regulator. Silver dial with Roman numerals, engraved floral decorated centre and a single steel hand. Gilt case, bezel and back overlaid with engraved floral and foliage decorated silver. Movement signed.
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Diameter: 53 mm
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Signed: J. Hubert à Toulouse