French silver quarter repeating verge watch Circa 1720

Silver verge open faced pocket watch
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A rare quarter repeating verge pocket watch, circa 1720. Silver case, pierced, florally engraved, large lateral hinge. Dial is enamel, bossed, Roman hours, pierced, filigree hands. Full plate movement, keywind, applied, florally engraved and pierced silver ornaments, frosted, gilt, signed, chain/fusee, blued screws, Egyptian movement pillars, 1 hammer/1 bell, verge escapement, three-arm steel balance, blued balance spring, florally engraved and pierced silver balance bridge
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Diameter: 53 mm
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Weight: 161 g
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Signed: Daniel Pillon Paris