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Jean-Baptiste-Albert Baillon, active 1727-1772, a prolific maker who produced numerous enamel watches.
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A FINE ENAMELLED VERGE WATCH
BAILLON A PARIS
The gilt copper case depicting a lady washing her feet while a man spies on her from the adjacent bushes, the interior enamelled with fanciful landscape of town and trees, the gilt movement with five sided baluster pillars, balance bridge pierced with c-scrolls, white enamel dial with arabic minute numerals, roman chapters, gold scroll hands, the case Geneva, 2nd quarter 18th century -- 46.5mm. diam.
BAILLON A PARIS
The gilt copper case depicting a lady washing her feet while a man spies on her from the adjacent bushes, the interior enamelled with fanciful landscape of town and trees, the gilt movement with five sided baluster pillars, balance bridge pierced with c-scrolls, white enamel dial with arabic minute numerals, roman chapters, gold scroll hands, the case Geneva, 2nd quarter 18th century -- 46.5mm. diam.