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A fine French antique verge alarm pocket watch, Paris, c1680
François Mercier Paris, c1680 Gilt & shagreen pair cases, 57 mm. A late 17thc century, single handed, verge alarm in gilt and shagreen pair cases, with fine original champleve dial. MOVEMENT : A single handed gilt verge alarm movement. Beautifully engraved and pierced plates and large winged balance cock.
Engraved alarm barrel, small silver regulator disk and four Egyptian pillars. The steel alarm mechanism strikes the bell with a double hammer. There are two winding arbors, through the dial, one which winds the fusee, and the other winds the alarm strike barrel. The movement is in fine condition, complete and original, and is running well. DIAL : Fine gilt champleve dial, with central alarm disk.
The single hand (which is attached to the alarm disk) is set by turning (clockwise) the disk. The alarm is set by turning the central arbor (again clockwise) until the central pointer indicates the alarm time required on the disk. INNER CASE : Engraved and pierced gilt brass, with mounted steel bell. The band is beautifully engraved with foliage and birds, including an owl.Nice condition with just some wear to the gilding. The stem, bow and very high dome crystal are all in fine condition. The hinge is good and the bezel closes correctly. The bell, screwed to the inside, is perfect with no damage or repairs.
It is a cast bell, with the foundry mark on the back the 84 is possibly the year? OUTER CASE : Gilt brass with shagreen & leather covering.The back is covered with a black shagreen, and gold pin work to the centre and around the edge. The bezel is covered by black leather, so is probably a replacement (originally shagreen) but is a very good match.
Just a small section of the leather missing at the hinge. The hinge and catch are fine.
The watch comes complete with a contemporary key on a steel chain. The key shows a charming image of a dog watching two butterflies. François Mercier is listed in Paris, in the late 17th century.
The item "A fine French antique verge alarm pocket watch, Paris, c1680" is in sale since Wednesday, August 12, 2020. This item is in the category "Jewellery & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Watches\Pocket Watches". The seller is "cogs_pieces" and is located in Beaminster. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Escapement Type: Verge
- Type: Pocket Watch
- Brand: Antique