French quarter repeating Louis XV Oignon watch Circa 1720

Silver open faced Oignon by Gosselin
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A big and heavy French Louis XV Oignon watch with quarter repeating on bell, circa 1720.
Silver case with sound openings, typical Louis XV case shape and bell. Splendid fire-gilt verge movement with repeating hours and quarters and signed plate. Typical Louis XV enamel dial with fine steel hands, Roman hours, Arabic minutes and repeating hours and quarters with very good sound.
Diameter: 61 mm
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Weight: 195 g
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Signed: Gosselin à Paris
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Jean-Philippe Gosselin (ca. 1690 – 1766) was a well-known and important watchmaker. He is especially known for his complicated pocket watches and table clocks with music. Amongst others, he is considered one of only a few manufacturers of Oignons with astronomical indications. He became the successor of his father Jacques’ business. After his training by his father, he became master on 26 August 1717. His works can be found a.o. in the Metropolitan Museum, the Woodstock Museum and the La Chaux de Fonds Museum.