Gudin Ladies Three Colour Gold Verge Pocket Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Late 18th century
This late 18th-century French pocket watch, signed by Gudin in Paris, features a consular case constructed from three-colour gold. The decorative case back displays an embossed garden scene featuring a human figure and a dog, surrounded by floral swags and ribbons.
The white enamel dial is inscribed with the maker's name, Roman numerals for the hours, and Arabic numerals for the minutes, and includes an aperture for key-winding. The watch is powered by a full-plate movement equipped with a fusee mechanism and a verge escapement. Notable technical features include a balance cock with fine decorative piercing and engraving, a steel coqueret, a three-arm gilt balance, and a blued-steel spiral hairspring.
A silver regulation plate with a blued-steel indicator is fitted to the movement. The piece is accompanied by a gilt metal outer protective case with a glass back to safeguard the primary case decorations.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Dial
- White enamel
- Type
- Verge fusee pocket watch
- Maker
- Gudin
- Escapement
- Verge
- Case Material
- Three-colour gold
- Movement Type
- Gilt full-plate fusee
- Place recorded
- France
- Winding Method
- Key-wind from dial
- Protective Case
- Gilt metal with glass back
- Maker / attribution
- Gudin
Design
- Case and Dial
- The reverse of the case is centered on an oval panel depicting a garden scene with a human figure and a dog, framed by intricate swags of flowers and ribbons. This delicate gold work is intended to be preserved by an accompanying outer protective case, which is constructed from gilt metal and features a glazed back. The dial is composed of white enamel and provides the time through Roman numerals for the hours and Arabic numerals for the minutes. Signed 'Gudin A PARIS', the dial includes a dedicated aperture for key-winding. The time is indicated by decorative, open-work gold hands.
- Visible features
- • Case back features an oval relief depicting a person and dog in a garden setting • Dial displays the signature 'Gudin A PARIS' • Movement features a pierced balance cock with a steel coqueret • Movement is fitted with a silver regulation scale
- Movement and Mechanism
- The watch utilizes a full-plate, gilt movement driven by a fusee and chain mechanism. It operates using a verge escapement. The movement construction includes a balance cock that features elaborate piercing and detailed engravings, complemented by a steel coqueret. Further regulation is provided by a silver disc mounted on the plate, which is fitted with a blued-steel indicator. The balance assembly consists of a simple three-arm gilt balance wheel controlled by a blued-steel spiral hairspring.
- Provenance and Condition
- The watch is attributed to the late 18th century and originates from France. The signature on both the dial and the movement identifies the maker as Gudin of Paris. The source provides no specific details regarding the current working order of the watch, the integrity of the fusee chain, or the condition of the enamel dial. It is recommended that collectors inspect these mechanical and cosmetic components to confirm their functionality and preservation status.
Identification
- Reference
- 6671
- 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 fusee chain is not documented
- Research required: Originality and functional state of the verge escapement teeth are not verified