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750 :: Rare French 17th century 'Oignon' alarm single hand verge silver pocket watch by Garnier Á Partenay, circa 1680, signed fusee movement with large pierced engraved balance bridge and flat steel three arm balance, engraved and pierced barrel to alarm striking on a bell to the inner case and elongated Egyptian pillars, silver champlevé dial with single hand, Roman numerals, inner track, centre rotating Arabic alarm disc with blued steel indicator and two movement and alarm winding holes, finely pierced and engraved case with animals amidst trailing foliage, 52mm

Lot Number 750. Rare French 17th century 'Oignon' alarm single hand verge silver pocket watch by Garnier Á Partenay, circa 1680, signed fusee movement with large pierced engraved balance bridge and flat steel three arm balance, engraved and pierced barrel to alarm striking on a bell to the inner case and elongated Egyptian pillars, silver champlevé dial with single hand, Roman numerals, inner track, centre rotating Arabic alarm disc with blued steel indicator and two movement and alarm winding holes, finely pierced and engraved case with animals amidst trailing foliage, 52mm. Auctioned at The Watch Auction - Pocket Watches on 25th October 2023
 
Rare French 17th century 'Oignon' alarm single hand verge silver pocket watch by Garnier Á Partenay, circa 1680, signed fusee movement with large pierced engraved balance bridge and flat steel three arm balance, engraved and pierced barrel to alarm striking on a bell to the inner case and elongated Egyptian pillars, silver champlevé dial with single hand, Roman numerals, inner track, centre rotating Arabic alarm disc with blued steel indicator and two movement and alarm winding holes, finely pierced and engraved case with animals amidst trailing foliage, 52mm; with an embossed key with a hardstone matrix (the movement requires attention) - ** Provenance - Christies, The Collection of Sir Nicholas Goodison, ex lot 128, sale 25 May 2022

Estimate: £2000-3000

Sold For: £2600.00

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Auction Details

Sale Date: 25th October 2023
Sale Name: The Watch Auction - Pocket Watches