WATCH SIGNED JEAN-GASPARD GIROD, CIRCA 1620, CASE UNSIGNED, CIRCA 1890
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Girod. A gilt astronomical watch with later added enamelled case
Watch signed Jean-Gaspard Girod, circa 1620, case unsigned, circa 1890
With gilt finished verge movement, engraved cock, chain fusée, the gilt dial chased with foliage decoration, the eccentric small silver chapter ring with with Roman numerals, two subsidiary dials indicating date and lunar calendar, three apertures indicating month, the seasons and signes of the zodiac, in later added gilt metal case with painted polychrome floral decoration on white enamel background, the inside similarly decorated, the borders with painted polychrome landscapes, movement signed, case unsigned
50 mm. diam.
Watch signed Jean-Gaspard Girod, circa 1620, case unsigned, circa 1890
With gilt finished verge movement, engraved cock, chain fusée, the gilt dial chased with foliage decoration, the eccentric small silver chapter ring with with Roman numerals, two subsidiary dials indicating date and lunar calendar, three apertures indicating month, the seasons and signes of the zodiac, in later added gilt metal case with painted polychrome floral decoration on white enamel background, the inside similarly decorated, the borders with painted polychrome landscapes, movement signed, case unsigned
50 mm. diam.