Rare Quarter Hour Bell Repeating Onion Pocket Watch | French Verge Fusee F. Prevost Made 1720s

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Rare Quarter Hour Bell Repeating Onion Pocket Watch | French Verge Fusee F. Prevost Made 1720s

Presenting for offer this amazing oversized early 18th century French 61 mm and 38 mm thick ¼ Hour Bell Repeating onion pocket watch. These early examples of ¼ hour repeaters from 1680-1720 are all but gone. When a nice one comes along we all get excited! Comes with keys.

Details:
MAKE
Manufacturer: F. Prevost
Country: France
Type: Man's
Circa Date: 1720
COMPLICATIONS
Early verge and ¼-hr repeater.
CASE
Size: 61MM.
Style: Open Face, swing out case.
Material: Sterling Silver.
Decorations: repoussé decorations with pierced outer edge.
Conditions: C 3 (The case is in Very Good condition)
DIAL
Color: White.
Type: Porcelain.
Numerals: Roman Numerals.
Hands: Poker Hands.
Conditions: D 3-21 (The dial is in very good condition, soft over glazed)
MOVEMENT
Setting: Key wind, Key Set.
Escapement: Verge Fusee Escapement.
Material: Gilt.
Layout: Full Plate Layout.
Signed: Yes.
Conditions: M 3 (The movement is in Very Good condition)