De Charme London - feine Oignon -Sackuhr - Champlevezifenblatt - Gravur das Paar am Wasser - England um 1700 - Earlier than 1850
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De Charme London presents an early 18th‑century English silver oignon‑style verge clock with a hand‑wound movement, model England around 1700, case diameter over 50 mm, weight 164 g, in sehr good condition with minor wear.
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Early Baroque watches handcrafted — the art of creating history.
English watch manufacturing
De Charme
De Charmes, Simon, London, was a member of the Clockmakers Company from 1691 to 1730.
Unusually large and rare early Oignon-shaped spindle watch in a gilded engraved case. Magnificent champlevé dial, repoussé case back, and an ornate movement with fine cocks—very well finished.
Rare early collector's watch
Original cases in very beautiful condition for 325 years.
Fine dial - silver - very good condition - so-called Champlevé dial. Roman numerals in black. Recessed fields with appliqués between the numerals. High-quality design. Inner running continuous minute track on a smooth ring. Delicate floral decorations in the center. Handcrafted baroque blued hands with fine embellishments. First-class preservation state.
Elevator on the 4th
Elevator key (right-hand elevator) available, which also functions as the pointer setting key at the center square of the dial.
Embedding on the dial at the VI.
High early impressive gold-plated spindle work in the most beautiful form. Masterful spindle clamp floral with central flower. At the top, depiction of two birds. The entire upper plate is executed with applications and engraving work. Decorated jewelry pillars in the center with engraved decorative lines - hanging ornament at the bottom. Finest quality. Signed De Charme London. Finished with an engraved circle.
It works.
Not tested for timeliness and duration as a collectible object.
Clock creation around 1700.
Watch with a transitional case measuring 54.4mm in diameter without pendant - with and loop 71.7 mm. Height 35.5mm. Weight 164g.
This collector's watch, offered in this quality and especially in this condition, is extremely rare — 325 years old. A highlight for any collection.
Pictures are part of the description
Insured shipping with FedEx.
Early Baroque watches handcrafted — the art of creating history.
English watch manufacturing
De Charme
De Charmes, Simon, London, was a member of the Clockmakers Company from 1691 to 1730.
Unusually large and rare early Oignon-shaped spindle watch in a gilded engraved case. Magnificent champlevé dial, repoussé case back, and an ornate movement with fine cocks—very well finished.
Rare early collector's watch
Original cases in very beautiful condition for 325 years.
Fine dial - silver - very good condition - so-called Champlevé dial. Roman numerals in black. Recessed fields with appliqués between the numerals. High-quality design. Inner running continuous minute track on a smooth ring. Delicate floral decorations in the center. Handcrafted baroque blued hands with fine embellishments. First-class preservation state.
Elevator on the 4th
Elevator key (right-hand elevator) available, which also functions as the pointer setting key at the center square of the dial.
Embedding on the dial at the VI.
High early impressive gold-plated spindle work in the most beautiful form. Masterful spindle clamp floral with central flower. At the top, depiction of two birds. The entire upper plate is executed with applications and engraving work. Decorated jewelry pillars in the center with engraved decorative lines - hanging ornament at the bottom. Finest quality. Signed De Charme London. Finished with an engraved circle.
It works.
Not tested for timeliness and duration as a collectible object.
Clock creation around 1700.
Watch with a transitional case measuring 54.4mm in diameter without pendant - with and loop 71.7 mm. Height 35.5mm. Weight 164g.
This collector's watch, offered in this quality and especially in this condition, is extremely rare — 325 years old. A highlight for any collection.
Pictures are part of the description
Insured shipping with FedEx.
Details
Brand
De Charme London - feine Oignon -Sackuhr - Champlevezifenblatt - Gravur das Paar am Wasser
Model
England um 1700
Shipped Insured
Yes
Period
Earlier than 1850
Movement
Manual winding
Case material
Silver
Case diameter
Greater than 50 mm
Condition
Very good - minor signs of wear
Weight
164 g
Width lug/ watch band
71.7 mm
In working order
Yes
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