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David du Chemin a Rouen

An early gilt metal pre-balance spring verge watch Circa 1640

Lot Closed

September 16, 03:03 PM GMT

Estimate

4,000 - 5,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

David du Chemin a Rouen

An early gilt metal pre-balance spring verge watch

Circa 1640


• Movement: gilded full plate verge, ratchet set-up, pierced and engraved balance cock, gutline fusee, baulster pillars, signed David du Chemin, Rouen 

• Dial: gilt, engraved with scrolling flora, roman numerals, blued steel hand  

• Case: gilt metal scalloped case, cover later-set with glass, dimensions 25x45mm