French 18 carat gold original lépine pocket watch Circa 1780

Pocket watch with virgule escapement
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An original lépine pocket watch with virgule escapement, made by Jean-Antoine Lépine in Paris, circa 1780. The open faced typical super flat Jean-Antoine Lépine case of this watch, which is crafted from 18 carat gold, has a very rare enamel à goutte design, a painting on the back, pearl setting and an opening button in the pendant. The white enamel dial has Arabic hour numerals and the original gold hands. The typical movement has a virgule escapement invented by Jean-Antoine Lépine and key winding.
The dial and cuvette are signed.
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Diameter: 36,5 mm
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Weight: 33 g
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Signed: Lépine, Invenit et Fecit