French oignon with enamel dial in a silver case Circa 1715

Oignon with white enamel dial
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A French 51 mm oignon verge with enamel dial in a silver case, circa 1715. Deep full plate fire gilt fusee movement, very unusual Egyptian pillars with silver decoration on top. Silver pierced and engraved bridge cock, the plate with silver decoration around, three-arm steel balance with spiral blue steel hairspring. Nicely chased and engraved silver regulator index with blue steel indicator. White enamel dial, black Roman and Arabic numerals. Wound through the white enamel dial with the gilt hands. Silver case, plain back, silver pendant and ring bow.
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Diameter: 51 mm
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Weight: 118 g
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Signed: Charles de Rond à Paris
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Some tiny hairlines between 15 and 20 and some dents on the back. Overall in good condition. Attractive movement.
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Reference 018000