French brass cased verge pocket watch “Oignon” Circa 1700

Firegilt open faced watch
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A decorative verge pocket watch “Oignon” Brass case, circa 1700, firegilt, engraved foliate decor, large lateral hinge. Dial is gilt, Champlevé dial, enamel cartouches with blue radial Roman numerals, finely chased and engraved acanthus and foliate decoration in the centre, blued steel hands. Fine full plate movement, keywind, frosted, gilt, signed, chain/fusee, Egyptian movement pillars, applied blued iron click work, verge escapement, three arm iron balance, large florally engraved and pierced balance bridge, silver regulator disc.
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Diameter: 58 mm
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Weight: 156 g
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Signed: Sourdeual à Paris
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