Montre à Coq - n°644 - Earlier than 1850
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Montre à Coq silver open-face pocket watch, period before 1850, with a manual-wind verge movement, case diameter over 50 mm, 79 g, reference n°644; condition Good with visible signs of wear.
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English coq watch, late 18th – early 19th century, silver, verge movement.
Elegant witness to British watchmaking from the Georgian era, this pocket watch reveals all the charm of antique timepieces. Its silver case, with double hinge, opens to reveal a white enamel dial with finely drawn Roman numerals, punctuated by delicately openworked and engraved hands, demonstrating craftsmanship from a workshop.
Inside, the cock movement, finely chiseled with decorative scrollwork that illustrates the mechanical aesthetics and decorative spirit characteristic of 18th-century English watchmakers. The gilded plate, blued screws, and pierced ornamentation give the whole piece a rare technical quality and visual presence, evoking the golden age of verge watches.
A functional object turned collectible piece, this watch embodies the refinement of time-measuring instruments, combined with the decorative virtuosity of its era. Whether aimed at a watchmaking enthusiast, a lover of historical curiosities, or a seasoned collector, it offers the pleasure of an antique mechanism paired with the poetry of suspended time.
Total gross weight: 79 g - ø: 50 mm inner case.
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English coq watch, late 18th – early 19th century, silver, verge movement.
Elegant witness to British watchmaking from the Georgian era, this pocket watch reveals all the charm of antique timepieces. Its silver case, with double hinge, opens to reveal a white enamel dial with finely drawn Roman numerals, punctuated by delicately openworked and engraved hands, demonstrating craftsmanship from a workshop.
Inside, the cock movement, finely chiseled with decorative scrollwork that illustrates the mechanical aesthetics and decorative spirit characteristic of 18th-century English watchmakers. The gilded plate, blued screws, and pierced ornamentation give the whole piece a rare technical quality and visual presence, evoking the golden age of verge watches.
A functional object turned collectible piece, this watch embodies the refinement of time-measuring instruments, combined with the decorative virtuosity of its era. Whether aimed at a watchmaking enthusiast, a lover of historical curiosities, or a seasoned collector, it offers the pleasure of an antique mechanism paired with the poetry of suspended time.
Total gross weight: 79 g - ø: 50 mm inner case.
UPS shipping within 48 hours – guaranteed delivery before Christmas
Details
Brand
Montre à Coq
Reference Number
n°644
Shipped Insured
Yes
Period
Earlier than 1850
Movement
Manual winding
Case material
Silver
Case diameter
Greater than 50 mm
Condition
Good - visible signs of wear
Weight
79 g
Width lug/ watch band
50 mm
