French one-handed oval Renaissance pendant watch Circa 1625

Silver and brass-gilt oval verge watch by Jacques Le Vieille (Viaille)
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An extremely early oval French gilt and silver one-handed Renaissance pendant watch, circa 1600-1650. The watch features an oval case made of brass gilt and silver and has a hinged lid. Engraved scenes of a goddess and a city view are present on both sides of the case. The watch is equipped with a signed oval verge movement with stackfreed, which is driven by gut string. The silver relief dial is very beautiful and has Roman radial hours, along with an iron single-heart hand.
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Dimensions: 45 x 37 mm
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Signed: Jacques Le Vieille (Viaille) Angers
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The watch’s movement has started ticking again after undergoing several restorations and repairs. It is now in a museum-quality condition, making it an ideal collector’s item.