French fragment of a Renaissance pendant watch Circa 1590

Gilt bronze open faced oval pendant watch
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A French fragment of a Renaissance pendant watch, circa 1590. The movement dates back to the early Renaissance; its cartouche-shaped form matches the shape of the case. The case is all-over engraved with flowers, tendrils and geometric pattern, with an open-work back in the style of a rose window revealing the bell. The centre of the silver dial on the front with inserted Roman numerals is decorated with floral engraving.
Gilt bronze case with rear bell; silver champlevé dial with Roman numerals;  full plate movement, verge escapement and stackfreed.
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Diameter: 60 x 39 mm
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Weight: 99 g
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Signed: Monogramist “CIR”