HERVE, IN PARIS Late 18thᵉ century Onion watch in gilt metal…
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Lot no. 23

Estimate: €400 - €800

Sale date : 11/21/2025 at 2:00 PM

Description

HERVE, IN PARIS Late 18thᵉ century Onion watch in gilt metal Round case, hinged opening, the back decorated with a motif depicting a chimera with an umbrella Enamel dial (accident), Roman numerals for the hours and Arabic numerals for the minutes, opening at 3 o'clock for the winding key Mechanical movement, verge escapement, openworked cock, signed "Hervé A Paris" on the plate Diameter approx. 59 mm Provenance: Amateur collection CONDITION REPORT : Movement operational, but overhaul recommended. Dial with an accident between 1 and 2 o'clock, a major crack. Case with signs of use. One hand missing. Please note that all watches are sold as is. No guarantee of working order. Most watches have been opened to identify movement type and quality, including water resistant watches. The purchaser is advised to consult a watchmaker to review the water resistance of the watch. Indications of the existence of a restoration, an accident or the state of preservation remain subject to the purchaser's personal judgement. The absence of any indication of replacement parts, restoration or accident in no way implies that an item is free of all present defects. All items shown may have been previously serviced and may contain non-original parts. The dimensions and weights of the items are approximate. --- ADER WATCHES PARIS, Expert in Collector's Watches and Clocks Information : [email protected] --- All lots in the sale are sold by designation. The lots are neither held at the firm nor present at the sale. Collection by appointment only during opening hours. Our auction house does not send consignments. Shipment possible via MBE Marseille, The Packengers or a carrier of your choice.

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