GOLD AND ENAMEL FRENCH VERGE POCKET WATCH - Circa 1790
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1790
Signed Barbier le Jeune Paris; Circa 1790; Diameter 39 mm Documented from the WatchMuseum.org collection record and its own photograph of the object; only details stated by that listing are recorded here. Remaining specifications are marked research required rather than estimated.
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Historical context
The GOLD AND ENAMEL FRENCH VERGE POCKET WATCH, Circa 1790, is a stunning testament to the artistry and precision of late 18th-century French watchmaking. This exquisite timepiece is encased in a luxurious gold and enamel consular case, reflecting the opulence and elegance of its era. The watch boasts a full plate gilt fusee movement, a hallmark of superior craftsmanship, with a bridge cock that is intricately pierced and engraved, featuring a steel coqueret. Its balance wheel, with three gilded arms and a plain finish, is complemented by a blue steel spiral hairspring, ensuring accurate timekeeping. The silver regulator dial, equipped with a blue steel indicator, allows for precise adjustments, enhancing the watch's functionality. The timepiece is wound through a signed white enamel dial, which elegantly displays both Roman and Arabic numerals, and is adorned with a delicate diamond-set design. The dial is further accentuated by a pair of pierced silver hands, adding to its refined aesthetic. The gold consular case is a masterpiece in itself, embellished with a captivating pattern of green, red, and white enamel flowers on the bezels, and a matching floral motif at the center of the back. This is surrounded by a wide border of translucent pale blue enamel over an engine-turned ground, adorned with white faux enamel pearls. A round gold pendant, crowned by a single diamond, adds an additional touch of sophistication to this remarkable watch. Signed by Barbier le Jeune Paris, this pocket watch, with a diameter of 39 mm, is not just a timekeeping device but a piece of history, (Description from The Watch Museum (watchmuseum.org); details apply to the illustrated example, not every object of this type.)
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