French 18 carat gold and enamel pocket watch Circa 1780

Enamelled gold verge watch
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An excellently preserved key wind pocket watch made by Jean-Antoine Lépine in Paris, France, circa 1780. The case of this watch was crafted from 18 carat two colour gold and features a high quality Louis XV outer hinge, as well as fine enamel work on the back depicting the portrait of a lady with a hair ornament set with five small diamonds. The white enamel dial features Arabic hour numerals, outer minute divisions and the original gold hands. The numbered movement is fitted with a verge escapement.
The movement is signed.
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Diameter: 39 mm
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Weight: 50 g
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Signed: Lépine à Paris