French 18 carat gold and lapis lazuli verge watch Circa 1760

Gold and lapis lazuli pocket watch
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A French 18 carat gold and lapis lazuli single cased verge pocket watch, circa 1760. The watch features an unsigned gilded movement with verge escapement, a plain flat balance, a pierced and engraved balance bridge, and tapered cylindrical pillars. The dial is white enamel with Roman numerals, an outer Arabic minute ring, steel moon hands, and an aperture for winding. The case includes a lapis lazuli back and bezel with gold mounts, a gold pendant and stirrup form bow, and a gold pusher.
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Diameter: 43 mm
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Signed: No name
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The movement runs intermittently and is dirty, with scratches on the plates. A small repair is needed at the edge between 6 and 7 o’clock on the dial, but otherwise it is generally okay. The case has a lapis back with a slightly matted surface. The bezel has 3 or 4 light hairlines and a small imperfection or possible repair to the top right panel close to the opening pusher.