Gold and Enamel Verge Pocket Watch with Chatelaine
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1770
This 18th-century verge pocket watch, accompanied by an approximately 16cm long gold and enamel chatelaine, is attributed to the Geneva maker Terrot & Archard. The watch features an 18K pink and green gold case measuring approximately 43mm in diameter.
The back displays a blue engine-turned enamel 'Starry Sky' motif, decorated with diamond-set stars. The outer edge is finished with a multicoloured paillone rim and a white enamel border. The watch face, pendant, and opening knobs are also set with diamonds. It retains an original signed enamel dial with original silver hands. Power is provided by a signed verge movement, numbered 4741, which includes an hour and quarter-repeating mechanism striking on an internal bell.
The auction description reports that while the movement starts ticking, it requires cleaning, and the repeater mechanism requires adjustment to improve the sound quality.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- circa 1770
- Type
- Verge pocket watch with repeater
- Maker
- Terrot & Archard Geneve
- Diameter
- 43mm
- Functions
- Hours and quarters repeating
- Case Material
- 18K pink gold and green gold
- Movement Type
- Verge movement
- Serial Number
- 4741
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Chatelaine Length
- 16cm
- Maker / attribution
- Terrot & Archard
Design
- Case and Dial
- The watch case is constructed from 18K pink and green gold with an approximate diameter of 43mm. The back of the case is decorated with a blue engine-turned enamel 'Starry Sky' motif, featuring stars shaped from diamonds. The perimeter is adorned with a multicoloured paillone rim, enclosed by a narrow white enamel rim. The watch is accompanied by an approximately 16cm long chatelaine finished in matching gold and enamel. The pendant and opening knobs of the watch are set with large diamonds, and the original enamel dial is fitted with original silver hands, which are also set with diamonds.
- Visible features
- • Case features blue engine-turned enamel with diamond stars • Chatelaine has multiple gold chains and a decorative enamel pendant • Pendant and knobs are diamond-set • Repeater mechanism includes an internal bell
- Movement and Mechanism
- The timepiece is powered by a verge movement signed by the Geneva makers Terrot & Archard. It is equipped with a repeating mechanism that strikes the hours and quarters on an internal bell. The movement is identified by the number 4741. According to the auction description, the movement currently starts but requires professional cleaning. The repeating mechanism is operational; however, it is noted that it requires adjustment to improve the sound quality produced by the strike train.
- Condition and Attribution
- The enamel case is reported to be mostly in original condition, with only minor imperfections noted around the edge of the paillone and white enamel rims. The total weight of the watch is approximately 68 grams. The auction description notes that the use of real diamonds on such gold and enamel watches is rare, as imitations were frequently used during the period.
Identification
- Serial number
- 4741
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Condition of the movement is not fully functional
- Research required: Exact degree of original case condition is noted with minor imperfections