Jul 01 2018
Superb C1770 Solid 18k Tri Color Gold Case Verge Fusee Pocket Watch Working
Posted by in superb
ANOTHER FANTASTIC AND RARE SOLID GOLD VERGE FUSEE WATCH FROM ANTIQUETIME! OFFERED FOR SALE TODAY IS THIS FANTASTIC C1770 FRENCH TRI COLOR SOLID 18 CARAT GOLD VERGE FUSEE LADYS SMALL WATCH IN SUPERB ORIGINAL CONDITION BY CHEVALIER OF PARIS! This is a most beautiful and very rare solid 18k French CIRCA 1770 beautifully designed and exquisitely made lady’s VERGE FUSEE minature fob watch. The watch measures 3.0cms (30mm) across excluding the crown and chain ring. This truly stunning watch is beautifully made and shouts quality. It is beautifully engraved to the case back and has a fabulous tri color gold repousse basket of flowers design on it. It is hall marked for 18k with French poincon marks to the bow (Eagles head) and two initials. The back of the case has a wonderful satinised finish and the whole of the case is in GOOD condition with only light wear and tear. The case front bezel opens as it should to reveal the dial. This charming and rare 18 carat gold watch has a lovely all original bright white dial. IT IS FULLY SIGNED FOR’CHEVALIER A PARIS’ It has lovely black painted Roman numerals which are in good condition. The is some chipping around the key hole and a noticeable chip on the dial edge at 6 o’clock. There is a black painted minute recording outer minute track which is in good condition. The hands seem original and are of a fancy open work filigree design and look beautiful. The high domed crystal looks original and is made from glass. As such it shows light marks across its surface. The extended solid gold crown is in excellent condition, as is the chain ring. This is a beautiful and clean manual key wind and set miniature stunning VERGE FUSEE FRENCH FULLY SIGNED movement. The movment is gilded AND LOOKS LOVELY. Themovement is signed for CHEVALIER PARIS and is numbered. This shows that this is a true original case and movement match and is not a marriage. The movement winds and sets as it should. Verge fusee movements will not keep great time and this one keeps time to about 10 mins per day. There is NO exception. I describe all of my items to the best of my knowledge. You may only return an item if there was a MAJOR mistake made by me in the description of the item that I have overlooked. The item “SUPERB C1770 SOLID 18K TRI COLOR GOLD CASE VERGE FUSEE POCKET WATCH WORKING” is in sale since Tuesday, June 12, 2018. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Pocket Watches\Antique”. The seller is “slake25″ and is located in Doncaster. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Gambia
- Escapement Type: VERGE FUSEE
- Pocket Watch Size: 31MM ACROSS EXC CROWN AND BOW
- Material: SOLID 18K GOLD
- Movement: KEY WIND & SET
- Year of Manufacture: Pre-1800
- MPN: Does Not Apply
- Brand: CHEVALIER A PARIS