French early double sided gold enamel pocket watch Circa 1780

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Kenmerk
AD2389
Diameter
45 mm
Estimate
€ 7.500 - 12.500
Price sold
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Watch with centre seconds, date, visible balance and compass
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A French early double sided gold enamel pocket watch with centre seconds, date, visible balance, compass and cylinder escapement dating from the time of Louis XVI, circa 1780.
The balance, wheel and stones sit in the centre of the main dial, surrounded by four subsidiary dials for hours and minutes, seconds, Avance/Retard, and date. A compass is available on the back; the four points are represented by inscriptions: Couchant (sundown/west) Levant (sunrise/east), Midi (noon/south) and North in a ring of numerals with 2 x 12 hours.
Gold enamel case. Dial front and back side enamel. Bridge movement, keywind, 1 barrel.
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Diameter: 45 mm
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Weight: 68 g
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Signed: No name

Signed: No name

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