Dutch silver verge watch with mock pendulum Circa 1725

Watch with glazed case with a relief band on both sides
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An extremely rare mock pendulum watch, made by P. Rossignol in Rotterdam, Netherlands, circa 1725. The glazed case of this watch features a relief band on both sides and the champlevé dial has an outer ring with Arabic 5 minute numerals, Roman hour numerals, an iron hand and a date window in the center. The movement is fitted with an especially beautiful verge escapement with lyre pillars and a mock pendulum.
The dial and movement are signed.
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Diameter: 51 mm
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Weight: 114 g
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Signed: P. Rossignol, Rotterdam
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The item presented here was possibly the masterpiece (# 1) of this Dutch watchmaker,  a museum like collector’s watch.