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Description
Applied two-colour gold foliage borders and a diamond-encrusted monogram define the consular case of this compact French timepiece. Designed with … Read more Applied two-colour gold foliage borders and a diamond-encrusted monogram define the consular case of this compact French timepiece. Designed with a push pendant that activates an à toc quarter repeating mechanism striking internally against the case, the watch measures 40 mm across. The rear cover centres on a circular diamond border framing the initials in rose-cut stones over a textured, matted ground, encircled by chased floral swags and classical urns. The white enamel dial features bold Roman hour chapters surrounded by an outer track of Arabic numerals for the five-minute marks. An offset winding aperture sits near the two o'clock position, framed by openwork hands set with small faceted stones. Encircling the dial, the bezel is completely bordered by a continuous row of graduated diamonds. Under the dial lies a full-plate gilt fusee movement powered by a verge escapement. The mechanism incorporates a pierced and engraved balance bridge cock fitted with an endstone in a polished steel coqueret, oscillating a three-arm gilt balance with a blued steel spiral hairspring. Regulation is set via an engraved silver disc calibrated with blued steel indicators. Dating to circa 1780, the top plate is hand-engraved with the signature of Cleret à Orléans. The repeating work functions via the sprung pendant neck, sounding the hours and quarters cleanly with dull internal strikes. The movement is reported to be in full working order. See less
- Dimensions
- 1.57ʺW × 1.57ʺD × 2.36ʺH
- Period
- 18th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Gold
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gold
- Condition Notes
- Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use. Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use. less
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