
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