Gudin

Gilded brass, enamel and rhinestone-set, open-face, key-winding, round-shaped, “Louis XVI” pocket watch.

Case-back with, in the centre, a polychrome enamel oval miniature painting on brass showing a lady of quality, in bust, whose portrait is embellished with strass, in a silver frame set with rhinestones.

White enamel dial with radial Roman numerals; gilded metal “Louis XVI” hands.

Movement 13’’’, full plate, gilded brass, fusee and chain, verge escapement, monometallic balance (probably gilded brass) and blued steel flat hairspring, pierced and engraved gilded continental cock, polished steel end-piece.
Grade: A: Good
Case: 3-6-8: Good. Slightly oxidized. Slightly scratched
Movement: 3*: Good. Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 4-14-72-77-01: Fair. Damaged. ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Chipped winding aperture. ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Restored soft enamel. HANDS Original
Brand Gudin, Paris

Model probably made in Geneva

Year circa 1775

Movement No. unnumbered

Case No. 2 334

Material gilded brass, enamel and rhinestones

Diameter 38.3 mm.

Caliber 13’’’, fusee and chain, verge escapement

Weight 49.1 gr. (approx.)

Signature dial and movement