GOLDEN ROOSTER POCKET WATCH - Lot 354

GOLDEN ROOSTER POCKET WATCH 18th century - Round case in 18k gold (750 parts per thousand), with a chiseled bezel and a case back richly decorated with a high-relief chiseled design. The central scene depicts a trophy of love. The design is bordered by a frieze of interlacing patterns and shells on a guilloché background featuring radiating motifs. The outer rim features a continuous frieze of chiseled pearls. - Domed white enamel dial, with Roman numerals for the hours and Arabic numerals for the minutes in groups of five. “LOUIS XV”-style hands made of cut and chiseled brass. - Mechanical verge escapement movement, with a decorated gilded brass mainplate. The escapement is a verge escapement. The cock is openworked with foliage motifs. The plate is engraved “Pierre… à Rouen.” Diameter: approximately 45 mm Gross weight: 81.8 g Condition: Good overall condition. The case is in excellent condition. The enamel is generally clean but shows slight chipping around the winding hole. The movement requires servicing and cleaning. Non-functional at the time of appraisal; sold with its key.

Estimate:£1,267.25

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