French silver oignon watch with alarm and engraving Circa 1700

Unique parisian watch with dedication engraving
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A heavy, unique Parisian “Oignon” with alarm and dedication engraving: “From Admiral Lord Nelson to Post Captain Jonas Rose”. Captain Jonas Rose served under Nelson as captain of the frigate Jamaica during the attack on Copenhagen on April 2nd, 1801. Circa 1700. Silver case, pierced edges, florally ornamented and engraved, bell, dome with dedication engraving inside. Dial: enamel, bossed, Roman numerals, central silver alarm disc, blued steel hand. Full plate movement, frosted, gilt, chain/fusee, engraved barrel for alarm, silver pierced Egyptian movement pillars, silver regulator scale, three-arm plain steel balance, silver florally engraved and pierced balance bridge.
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Diameter: 60 mm
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Weight: 223 g
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Signed: De Lorme à Paris
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