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1720s LOUIS XIV OIGNON Verge Fusee Antique Pocket Watch MONTRE COQ

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1720s LOUIS XIV OIGNON Verge Fusee Antique Pocket Watch MONTRE COQ


ID: 383

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Good Louis XIV onion watch.
Diameter is 53 mm, thickness is 35mm.

Watch has a rare features showing a style transition from Louis XIV to early Regency epoch.
The case and the dial are typical for Louis XIV watches, being just somewhat smaller than typical period onions.
However the movement features round pillars instead Egyptian ones and oversized regulator and some other "advanced" features.

Movement is very nice, it features silver balance bridge and several other silver elements decorating the movement.
France, circa late 1710/early 1720.

It's signed by Etienne Cormasson, who became Master Watchmaker in 1722.



Condition
Watch appears to be in good condition .
Couple of minutes cartouches bears traces of reparations, otherwise the dial is in good condition.
Movement is running in every position, though I don't guarantee time keeping.
The brass case is in good condition, with normal period wear.
Later hands, mineral crystal.

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