Boucher - Verge Fusee - 68545 - Earlier than 1850
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Antique Boucher pocket watch, Verge Fusee model, manual-wind movement, silver case, 45 mm diameter, reference 68545, in good condition with wear, movement fully functional, shipped insured.
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Antique pocket watch "Verge Fusee" with Verge Fusee escapement - Paris (Boucher / Barbier l'ainé) - Period 1700s/1800s
For auction, a magnificent and rare French antique pocket watch endowed with the famous and fascinating Verge Fusee escapement. The watch features superb artisanal workmanship: opening the case reveals the caliber with the balance cock (coq) masterfully hand-engraved and the signature of the Paris watchmaker "Barbier l'ainé". Curiously, as was often the case with timepieces of this historical period, the enamel dial bears a different signature ("J.ques Boucher"). The old movement is fully functional, making this lot an excellent opportunity for collectors of historical watchmaking. Please study the attached photographs, which are an integral part of the description, to assess the enamel dial's condition.
Main Details
Period: Late 18th / Early 19th century
Type: Antique console pocket watch with Verge Fusee escapement
Movement: Manual-wind mechanical with key. Signed on the plate "Barbier l'ainé à Paris" (Serial 68545). Beautiful balance cock (coq) finely cut and engraved with floral motifs, with silver regulator dial.
Dial: White enamel, signed "J.ques Boucher A PARIS". Arabic numerals for hours and outer minute track (5-60). Elegant gold hands with cut-out style in the Louis XV/XVI fashion. Winding-hole at 2 o'clock. It has a defect near the 5 o'clock position.
Case: Plain and convex, typical of the period (material to be specified if silver hallmarked or metal).
Condition of the Item
Movement Condition: The movement is perfectly functional, a rare and highly valuable detail for a watch of this antique mechanism. The watch opens with a front hinge to reveal the caliber.
Dial: The original enamel dial shows evident hairlines and signs of age (visible in the photos), entirely consistent with the over two centuries of age of the item.
Case: In good overall condition, with normal signs of wear and a beautiful antique patina. Hinged closures functioning, no crystal.
Accessories: winding key not included.
Any shipping or customs charges are the responsibility of the buyer.
Antique pocket watch "Verge Fusee" with Verge Fusee escapement - Paris (Boucher / Barbier l'ainé) - Period 1700s/1800s
For auction, a magnificent and rare French antique pocket watch endowed with the famous and fascinating Verge Fusee escapement. The watch features superb artisanal workmanship: opening the case reveals the caliber with the balance cock (coq) masterfully hand-engraved and the signature of the Paris watchmaker "Barbier l'ainé". Curiously, as was often the case with timepieces of this historical period, the enamel dial bears a different signature ("J.ques Boucher"). The old movement is fully functional, making this lot an excellent opportunity for collectors of historical watchmaking. Please study the attached photographs, which are an integral part of the description, to assess the enamel dial's condition.
Main Details
Period: Late 18th / Early 19th century
Type: Antique console pocket watch with Verge Fusee escapement
Movement: Manual-wind mechanical with key. Signed on the plate "Barbier l'ainé à Paris" (Serial 68545). Beautiful balance cock (coq) finely cut and engraved with floral motifs, with silver regulator dial.
Dial: White enamel, signed "J.ques Boucher A PARIS". Arabic numerals for hours and outer minute track (5-60). Elegant gold hands with cut-out style in the Louis XV/XVI fashion. Winding-hole at 2 o'clock. It has a defect near the 5 o'clock position.
Case: Plain and convex, typical of the period (material to be specified if silver hallmarked or metal).
Condition of the Item
Movement Condition: The movement is perfectly functional, a rare and highly valuable detail for a watch of this antique mechanism. The watch opens with a front hinge to reveal the caliber.
Dial: The original enamel dial shows evident hairlines and signs of age (visible in the photos), entirely consistent with the over two centuries of age of the item.
Case: In good overall condition, with normal signs of wear and a beautiful antique patina. Hinged closures functioning, no crystal.
Accessories: winding key not included.
Any shipping or customs charges are the responsibility of the buyer.
Details
Brand
Boucher
Model
Verge Fusee
Reference number
68545
Shipped insured
Yes
Period
Earlier than 1850
Movement
Manual winding
Case material
Silver
Case diameter
45 mm
Condition
Good - visible signs of wear
Weight
65 g
Width lug/ watch band
45 mm
In working order
Yes
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