French rare painted porcelain verge pocket watch Circa 1750

Gold and porcelain open faced watch by Jean Romilly
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An extremely rare French gold and porcelain verge pocket watch, circa 1750.
A fragile porcelain case with a handcrafted floral painting, gold mounting, opened by a jewelled pusher. White enamel dial with Roman hours alternated with jewels, Arabic five-minute numerals and the original hour hand with diamonds and replaced minute hand. Fire gilt verge movement.
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Diameter: 45 mm
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Signed: Romilly à Paris
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Jean Romilly, 1714-1794, was one of the most famous makers of the finest verge watches in the 18th century.