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ANTIQUE #SA847847

Exquisite Rare 18thc French 18k Gold Turquoise & Ruby Pocket Watch

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

Rare 18th century French 18k gold (rose and yellow) pocket watch, decorated with rubies and turquoise stones. The fusee movement is inscribed ‘Delaporte ą Rouen No 62’ and is similar to watches made by Abraham Vacheron Girod (see tantalumwatches on Ebay, item no. 363297540855).
 
The case is in perfect condition with no missing stones or damage. The rear plate is not hinged – clips on securely and doesn’t appear to have had a hinge. Lovely gold enamel dial with blued steel hands. Overall the watch is in superb condition with no damage, unmarked glass, in excellent working condition with key. Diameter 39mm, weight 40g. A magnificent collector’s timepiece.
 
Internal Reference: AD188/21
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA847847
Dateline of this antique is 18th Century
Height is 1.3cm (0.5inches)
Width is 3.9cm (1.5inches)
Depth is 0cm (0.0inches)
Antique SA847847 shown on this page was made in the 18th Century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
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Somerset
United Kingdom
Tel: 07975 614592
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD