A French 18th century gilt-metal open-face key-wind verge po...

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£120

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A French 18th century gilt-metal open-face key-wind verge pocket watch, by Jean Romilly of Paris, circa 1800, white enamel dial with black Roman numeral hour markers, gilt foliate hands, floral engraved case with pierced balance bridge and regulator dial, serial no. 173, case width 47mm, not currently working

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Movement – not currently working and needs attention
Dial - several hairline cracks around screw at 3
Glass - general surface marks
Hands - 1 appears to be a replacement and hour hand is not properly attached
Case - gilding is extremely worn, push-button dented but still working

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Auction Date: 24th Oct 2025 at 10am

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Sale Dates:
Fri 24th Oct 2025 10am (Lots 1000 to 1810)

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