FRANCE, mid-18th century Pocket watch. White enamel dial, with Roman numerals for the hours and a scale with Arabic numerals for the minutes, in black. Case in rose and yellow gold (750). The back of the case is decorated with a rocaille cartouche featuring a pastoral trophy on a radiating background; the sides of the case are decorated in a matching style. Goldsmith’s hallmark: F.G. – PARIS guild hallmark [harrow] for Oct. 1756–Oct. 1762 and Jurande [q] for 1756. Mechanical movement with cock, fusee, and chain. Plate signed "BOLOMAY à Paris" and numbered 976. Louis XV period. Gross weight: 87.7 g. - Diameter: 45.5 mm. Glass and chain missing; signs of wear, some scratches and dents; damage to the hinge; small spots of oxidation on the metal parts.
Estimate
€1,600 - €1,800
Result
€1,550
Buyer's premium
26.4%
FRANCE, mid-18th century
Pocket watch.
White enamel dial, with Roman numerals for the hours and a scale with Arabic numerals for the minutes, in black.
Case in rose and yellow gold (750).
The back of the case is decorated with a rocaille cartouche featuring a pastoral trophy on a radiating background; the sides of the case are decorated in a matching style.
Goldsmith’s hallmark: F.G. – PARIS guild hallmark [harrow] for Oct. 1756–Oct. 1762 and Jurande [q] for 1756.
Mechanical movement with cock, fusee, and chain. Plate signed "BOLOMAY à Paris" and numbered 976.
Louis XV period.
Gross weight: 87.7 g. - Diameter: 45.5 mm.
Glass and chain missing; signs of wear, some scratches and dents; damage to the hinge; small spots of oxidation on the metal parts.
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