English gold quarter repeating repousse verge Circa 1720
- Kenmerk
- FB0671
- Diameter
- 43 mm
- Estimate
- € 5.500 - 11.000
- Price sold
- € 4.450
Gold pair cased quarter repeating repousse verge
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An English fine 20 carat gold pair cased quarter repeating repousse watch with verge escapement, circa 1720, gilded full plate movement, verge escapement, three-arm brass balance, decoratively pierced and engraved winged masked balance cock, turned baluster pillars, fusee and chain silver regulationdisc, two polished hammers striking on an internal bell, movement signed Debaufre, London
Finely engraved gold champlevé dial, Roman numerals, inner half-hour divisions, outer Arabic minute ring with 5 minute markers, blued steel beetle and poker hands.
Finely engraved and pierced inner case depicting flora and birds, push repeat to stem, pierced repoussé outer depicting an amorous pastoral scene with Cupid. Movement signed.
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Diameter: 43 mm
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Signed: Debaufre, London
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Accompaniments: Pocket watch key.
Signed: Debaufre, London
























