An early 18th century French oignon pocket watch by Goret Paris
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Description
Goret, a Paris, an early 18th century oignon pocket watch, gilt full plate fusee movement winding through the dial with verge escapement, large balance bridge with baroque ornament and aperture for viewing the mock pendulum, Egyptian pillars, and decorative blued steel screws and case latch spring, gilt case with baroque ornament, the back with scene featuring cupid hovering over a satyr and sleeping woman, after Watteau's "Jupiter and Antiope", gilt dial with decorative center and roman numeral white enamel cartouches, and single brass arrow form hand, 56mm
Condition
CASE: Significant wear to gilding; Bezel with gap at joint when closed; Small dent and hole in bezel at pendant; Crystal secure, but a bit small for bezel. DIAL: Enamel ring surrounding center with faint hairlines; A few cartouches with faint hairlines; 6:00 cartouche with tiny chip at catch. HANDS: An incorrect replacement. MOVEMENT PLATES: Marks and fine scratches on plate; Cluster of fine scratches at "Goret"; Lacking regulator components; Some steel components with minor oxide. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Will tick briefly; Winding stiff, needs service, circa 1700
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An early 18th century French oignon pocket watch by Goret Paris
Estimate $1,200 - $1,600
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