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Mercier & Comp. A Paris

A gold and enamel verge watch, Circa 1765

Live auction begins on:

June 24, 02:00 PM GMT

Estimate

3,000 - 5,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

Gilt movement with verge escapement, balance bridge pierced and engraved with scrolling foliage, baluster pillars, the movement signed Mercier & Comp. A Paris, white enamel dial, roman numerals, paste-set hands, the bezel and case heightened by basse-taille enamel flowers in shades of opaque pink and white enamel, with undulating leafy vines painted with translucent green enamel over engine-turning, all over a wavy, engine-turned ground, some enamel losses, the case stamped with case maker’s mark PBO beneath a crown, partly rubbed 


Diameter 45 mm