French 18 carat gold lépine watch with virgule escapement Circa 1780

Pocket watch with lateral hinge and cord band
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An early lépine watch with virgule escapement, made in France, circa 1780. The numbered open faced case of this watch was crafted from 18 carat gold, has a lateral hinge and cord band and a small high relief with bird motifs in three different colours gold in the center on the back. The white enamel dial has Arabic five minute- and Roman hour numerals and beautiful gold hands. The extremely flat movement with has an early virgule escapement in manner of Lépine.
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Diameter: 36 mm
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Weight: 31 g
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Signed: No name