LOUIS XIV OIGNON Verge Fusee Antique Pocket Watch MONTRE COQ SpindelTaschenuhr

  
Very nice big and solid Louis XIV oignon watch. France, beginning of XVIII century. Diameter is 60mm, height is 68mm, thickness is 36mm, weight is 162 grams. Big solid silver balance bridge is very nice, it's beautifully decorated with chimeras and floral ornament. Beautiful porcelain dial with convex numbers.

Watch features Typical period thick movement with Egyptian pillars. Watch is signed by Pelletier in Paris. Tardy mentions Pelletier installed in Paris, near the bridge of St. Michel, received Master in 1717. Condition Condition is quite nice.

Dial is in good condition with minor defects, overall rare condition. Movement is running in every position, though I don't guarantee time keeping. Beautiful original hands, mineral crystal. The case appears to be in good condition, major loss of gilt. There is plugged whole from very bottom, probably once hard mounted. Overall good watch in nice condition. The item "LOUIS XIV OIGNON Verge Fusee Antique Pocket Watch MONTRE COQ SpindelTaschenuhr" is in sale since Thursday, February 18, 2021. This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Watches\Pocket Watches". The seller is "goodoldwatch" and is located in Armentières en Brie. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: France
• Department: Men
• Case Material: Silver
• Escapement Type: Verge
• Movement: Mechanical (Key-winding)
• Type: Pocket Watch
• Vintage: Yes
• Year Manufactured: Pre-1800
• Closure: Open Face
• Brand: Pelletier a Paris