French black copper watch with central winding Circa 1685

Verge pocket watch with central winding
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A French black copper verge pocket watch with round pillars and central winding, circa 1685. Its large bridge cock is intricately pierced and engraved with elegant scrolls, showcasing the skilled artistry of its time.
Black copper case decorated with pique pins, white original enamel dial, single steel hand and central winding.
White enamel dial with Roman numerals and coloured enamel foliage decoration in the center. A true collector’s item, this French black copper verge pocket watch.
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Diameter: 55 mm
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Weight: 134 g
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Signed: C. Goret  Abbeville
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C. Goret. Abbeville, France, circa 1685.
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Reference 025000