French 18 Carat gold Louis XV pocket watch Circa 1880

Pocket watch with pearls and diamonds and original gold chatelaine
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An exquisite gold Louis XV pocket and pendant watch with pearls and diamonds and original gold chatelaine also with pearls and diamonds, made by Fournier-Haurin in Paris, France, circa 1880. The numbered and extremely high quality open faced case of this watch was crafted from 18 carat gold in à goutte shape and its edge and bracket are set with miniature pearls on both sides, the back lid has a gold monogram “MN” and is also set with diamonds. The attractive Louis XV enamel dial has a minute scale with red Arabic numerals, an hour scale with black Roman numerals and extremely rare red gold hands set with diamonds. The movement has a fine cylinder escapement with wolf’s teeth.
Case numbered and cuvette signed.
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Diameter: 28 mm
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Weight: 27 g
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Signed: Fournier Haurin, rue de Rivoli 77
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Fournier – Haurin
J. Fournier (1834-1920), Horloger de la Marine, he began his production in 1888 and was awarded the 1^st prize at the timing contest organised in 1889-1890, with chronometer No. 2.