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Details
An early 18th century gilt verge 'Oignon' pocket watch, by Jean Rousseau
The engraved dial with raised separate white enamel plaques with blue Roman numerals, single blued hand with winding square protruding through the centre of the hand, the gilt verge fusee movement with engraved bridge type cock and aperture for mock pendulum with visible numbers beneath, the case with pique shagreen cover, circa 1700, case diameter 55mm
The movment signed J. Rousseau, A. Orleans
The engraved dial with raised separate white enamel plaques with blue Roman numerals, single blued hand with winding square protruding through the centre of the hand, the gilt verge fusee movement with engraved bridge type cock and aperture for mock pendulum with visible numbers beneath, the case with pique shagreen cover, circa 1700, case diameter 55mm
The movment signed J. Rousseau, A. Orleans
Literature
C.f. G.H. Bailie, C.Clutton and C.A. Ilbert, Britten's Old Clocks and Watches and Their Makers, P.128, pl. 84, for similar watch by Jean Rousseau
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