French early 19th century quarter repeating white metal pocket watch,
French early 19th century quarter repeating white metal pocket watch, gilt frosted fusee movement plunge repeat with hammers striking gongs, three-arm balance, pierced balance bridge and silvered regulating dial, enamel dial with Arabic numerals, outer minute markers and 'Breguet' style moon hands, gilt sprung hinged cuvette, engine turned case, case maker 'M.F, no. 792, 55mm, Movement - currently functioning and striking correctly, the vendors notes suggest a possible maker of 'Lechangeur á Caen' - this may be signed on the top plate, but not removed to confirm.
Dial - good.
Glass - good.
Hands - good.
Case - some light bruising to the case back with some rubbing - see all images for guidance.Estimate
£500 - £800
French early 19th century quarter repeating white metal pocket watch, gilt frosted fusee movement plunge repeat with hammers striking gongs, three-arm balance, pierced balance bridge and silvered regulating dial, enamel dial with Arabic numerals, outer minute markers and 'Breguet' style moon hands, gilt sprung hinged cuvette, engine turned case, case maker 'M.F, no. 792, 55mm
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Movement - currently functioning and striking correctly, the vendors notes suggest a possible maker of 'Lechangeur á Caen' - this may be signed on the top plate, but not removed to confirm.
Dial - good.
Glass - good.
Hands - good.
Case - some light bruising to the case back with some rubbing - see all images for guidance.
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