French silver hour-striking pocket watch with alarm Circa 1665

Silver pierced and engraved alarm watch by Abraham Cusin
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A French silver pierced and engraved pocket watch with hour self-strike and alarm, circa 1660-1670. This watch features a full plate movement with a verge escapement. The dial, made of gilt-brass and engraved, showcases a painted enamel chapter ring. The chapter ring includes Roman radial hours, half-hour markers, and inner Arabic numerals for the alarm and is operated by a single hand. The silver case is exquisitely adorned with intricate filigree engravings and pierced designs, depicting flowers, tendrils, and a detailed foliate pattern on the back. To protect the dial, there is a hinged glass cover that can be opened or closed.
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Diameter: 44 mm
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Signed: A. Cusin à Corbigny
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The watchmaker named Abraham Cusin was active from 1651 to 1682. The signature A. Cusin à Corbigny indicates that Cusin was based in Corbigny.