Unsigned - An early 19th century French metalwares 18ct gold slim cased open faced pocket watch
Unsigned - An early 19th century French metalwares 18ct gold slim cased open faced pocket watch, circa 1825, silvered dial with engine turned inner, black Roman numerals and blued hands, mechanical key wind movement, case, 42mm diameter, 7mm thick, bezel, bow and verso decorated with polychrome enamel scrolls and foliage, interior with unidentified case maker's mark (FIM lozenge cartouche), and French 'Departments' mark for 18ct gold (1819-1835), along with personal engraving, the cuvette similarly marked, 40.5g gross, along with an enamelled winding key and supported on a 'belcher' link chain, 2mm diameter, stamped 9C, with bolt ring fastening, 30cm long,12g, all presented in a wooden travelling case with Boulle style decoration (2)
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Unsigned - An early 19th century French metalwares 18ct gold slim cased open faced pocket watch, circa 1825, silvered dial with engine turned inner, black Roman numerals and blued hands, mechanical key wind movement, case, 42mm diameter, 7mm thick, bezel, bow and verso decorated with polychrome enamel scrolls and foliage, interior with unidentified case maker's mark (FIM lozenge cartouche), and French 'Departments' mark for 18ct gold (1819-1835), along with personal engraving, the cuvette similarly marked, 40.5g gross, along with an enamelled winding key and supported on a 'belcher' link chain, 2mm diameter, stamped 9C, with bolt ring fastening, 30cm long,12g, all presented in a wooden travelling case with Boulle style decoration (2)
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