French Center-Wind Oignon Verge Fusee Pocket Watch, Marche, a Rouen, Early 18th Century

French Center-Wind Oignon Verge Fusee Pocket Watch, Marche, a Rouen, Early 18th Century

Case: Gilt metal
Case Diameter: 58mm
Movement: Fusee movement with winding at the dial center, verge escapement, large balance bridge with scroll and leaf ornament
Case: Bezel ornamented with floral and foliate engraving, case back with central ornament featuring two phoenixes and a border featuring music, military and other trophies
Dial: Gilt with Roman numeral cartouches, enamel quarter hour ring
Movement Marked: Marche, a Rouen

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Condition Report: The crystal is a replacement. Two cartouches replaced, one repaired and two others with hairlines. Functions properly.The absence of a condition report does not imply there are no condition issues with the lot. Please inquire for a detailed condition report.