Small Pearl Set Three Colour Gold Verge, c. 1780

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Step back in time with the exquisite SMALL PEARL SET THREE COLOUR GOLD VERGE, a stunning late 18th Century French verge watch that exudes elegance and historical charm. This remarkable timepiece is encased in a luxurious three-colour gold consular case adorned with delicate pearls, showcasing the meticulous craftsmanship of the era. At its heart lies a full plate gilt fusee movement, complemented by a finely pierced and engraved bridge cock with a steel coqueret, and a plain three-arm gilt balance featuring a blue steel spiral hairspring. The silver regulator dial, complete with a gilt indicator, adds to the watch’s sophisticated allure, while the signed white enamel dial with Roman and Arabic numerals and pierced gilt hands ensures timeless readability. The gold case, with its intricate three-colour gold decoration, gold pendant, and bow, is a testament to the artistry of the period. The back of the case features a small engine-turned band, with the central gold decoration bordered by split pearls, enhancing its opulent appearance. In excellent condition and seemingly never used, this watch, signed Vauchez a Paris and dating back to circa 1780, measures 33 mm in diameter and stands as a timeless piece of art that any discerning collector would treasure. This is a description of a small late 18th Century French verge watch. The watch is encased in a three-colour gold consular case that is set with pearls, which adds to its elegance. The watch features a full plate gilt fusee movement and a finely pierced and engraved bridge cock with a steel coqueret. It also has a plain three-arm gilt balance with blue steel spiral hairspring. The silver regulator dial has a gilt indicator, and the watch is wound through the signed white enamel dial with Roman and Arabic numerals and pierced gilt hands. The case is small and made of gold, with applied three-colour gold decoration and a gold pendant and bow. The back of the case has a small engine-turned band, and the applied gold decoration in the centre is bordering it set with split pearls. Overall, the watch is in excellent condition and appears to have never been used. The watch is signed Vauchez a Paris and dates back to circa 1780. The diameter of the watch is 33 mm, and it’s a timeless piece of art that any collector would cherish. Signed Vauchez a Paris Circa 1780 Diameter 33 mm Origin French Period 18th Century Condition Excellent Materials Gold Carat for Gold 18 K