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354 - GOLDEN ROOSTER POCKET WATCH
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Estimate €1,500 - €2,000
Description
GOLDEN ROOSTER POCKET WATCH 18th century - Round case in 18-carat gold (750 parts per thousand), with a chiselled bezel and a case back richly decorated with a high-relief chiselled design. The central scene depicts a trophy of love. The whole is bordered by a frieze of interlacing patterns and shells against a guilloché background of radiating motifs. The outer rim features a continuous frieze of chiselled pearls. - Domed white enamel dial, with hours in Roman numerals and minutes in Arabic numerals in groups of five. ‘LOUIS XV’-style hands in cut and chiselled brass. - Mechanical verge escapement movement, with a decorated gilded brass mainplate. The escapement is a verge escapement. The cock is open-worked with foliage motifs. The plate is engraved ‘Pierre… à Rouen’ Diameter: approx. 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. Not in working order at the time of valuation; sold with its key.
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About the sale Antique and modern jewellery, designer pieces, fashion and collectable watches
Auction location
Auction time 10/27/2026 at 11:00 AM
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