French 18K gold watch with enamel harbour view scene Circa 1765

Gold, enamel and pearls verge pocket watch
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A very fine French 18K gold and enamel pocket watch, circa 1765. The Harbour view by Hebert. A Louis XV case, the back with a painted on enamel view of a harbour, a classical building and a gentleman on horseback in the foreground, enamel pearl border, the outer border and bezel decorated with pale blue champlevé enamel.
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White enamel dial, radial Roman numerals, outer minute track and large Arabic five-minute numerals, gold Louis XV hands. A hinged gilt brass full plate movement, turned pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, brass three-arm balance with flat spring, continental cock pierced and engraved with scrolls, polished steel endplate, rack and pinion regulator with silver plate. Movement signed.
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Diameter: 44 mm
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Signed: Hebert Bayeux
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Restored soft enamel and lacking elements.
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This watch was formerly quarter repeating, the repeating work and bell have been removed.