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A late 17th century Mercier Astronomical verge pair cased watch,…
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Sydney
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7-Dec-2020
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A late 17th century Mercier Astronomical verge pair cased watch, the frosted gilt chain fusee movement with finely pierced and engraved cock and foot secured by one screw, with the tail to the edge of the top-plate, other pierced and engraved furniture containing a mythical figure as indicator for the silvered regulation disc, pierced and faceted tulip pillars with mythical fish design, the finely engraved gilt champleve dial with black enamel Roman numerals, guilded central section with a silvered disc for aspects of the moon, outer calendar chapter ring. The plain silver inner case with bullseye glass. The shagreen covered outer case with silver pin work. The movement signed 'Franciscus Mercier'. France, circa 1680. Provenance: The collection of Dr Trevor Hyde, Sydney
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Horology (Clocks & watches): Watches - Pocket & Fob