Decorative Gold French Repeating Pocket Watch, 1780

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Step into the elegance of the late 18th century with the exquisite Decorative Gold French Repeating Pocket Watch from 1780, a true masterpiece of horological craftsmanship. This luxurious timepiece, encased in a gold consular case embellished with small diamonds, epitomizes the grandeur and sophistication of its era. The watch boasts a full plate gilt fusee movement, finely pierced and engraved bridge cock with a steel coqueret, and a plain three-arm gilt balance paired with a blue steel spiral hairspring. The silver regulator dial, featuring a blue steel indicator, complements the push pendant a toc quarter repeating mechanism that resonates on blocks within the case. Its finely crafted white enamel dial, adorned with Roman and Arabic numerals and pierced stone-set hands, further accentuates its timeless beauty. Winding through the dial, this piece is signed by Cleret a Orleans, underscoring its authenticity and historical significance. The gold consular case, decorated with two-color gold over a matted ground, and the band of small diamonds that embellish the bezel and form a monogram on the back, make this watch not just a timekeeper but a symbol of opulence and refined taste. This is a beautiful late 18th-century French quarter repeating verge watch in a gold consular case adorned with small diamonds. It features a full plate gilt fusee movement and a finely pierced and engraved bridge cock with a steel coqueret. The watch also has a plain three arm gilt balance with a blue steel spiral hairspring, a silver regulator dial with a blue steel indicator, and a push pendant a toc quarter repeating on blocks on the case. The finely crafted white enamel dial has Roman and Arabic numerals with pierced stone set hands. Notably, the watch has winding through the dial and is inscribed with the signature of Cleret a Orleans. The gold consular case has applied two-colour gold decoration over a matted ground, which gives it a distinctly unique appearance. The band of small diamonds that adorns the bezel and forms a monogram on the back only underline the luxuriousness of the watch. Signed Cleret a Orleans Circa 1780 Diameter 40 mm Period 18th Century Materials Gold Carat for Gold 18 K