French one-handed verge pocket watch “Oignon” Circa 1680

Silver lavishly ornamented watch
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A fine and rare one handed verge pocket watch “Oignon”, circa 1680. Silver case, lavishly ornamented with chased grottesques, large lateral hinge. Dial is enamel, “en bosse”, radial Roman numerals, filigree, waved, blued hand. Full plate movement extra tall, keywind, frosted, gilt, signed, chain/fusee, blued screws, Egyptian movement pillars, applied blued iron click work, verge escapement, large three-arm steel balance, blued balance spring, large engraved and pierced balance bridge, silver regulator disc.
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Diameter: 60 mm
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Weight: 179 g
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Signed: Meynier Fecit à Avignon