Dutch silver one-handed pair-cased pocket watch Circa 1675

Open faced, originally Dutch, verge pocket watch
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A Dutch / English one-handed silver pair-cased verge pocket watch, circa 1650.
This watch consists a silver outer- and inner case, a silver champlevé dial with Roman numerals and one hand. It has a full plate movement, signed Jean Barenet London, a chain/fusee and a large three-arm brass balance.
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Diameter: 54 mm
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Weight: 119 g
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Signed: Jean Barenet, London
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Because of the French name and the “London” designation we assume that Jean Barenet was a Huguenot refugee. He is not listed as a member of the Clockmakers’ Company and the design of the movement implies that it is originally Dutch.