Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Romilly 18kt Gold Verge Pocket Watch, Paris, c. 1820, the case with "bull's-eye" crystal opens to an enameled Arabic numeral dial marked Romilly, A Paris, gold-tone hands, hinged, chain fusee, verge escapement movement marked Romilly, Paris, 10716, dia. 47 mm.
Estimate $300-500
The dial has a screw and small chip on the outer edge at 1:30. The hinge of the movement to the case has been worked on. The watch is currently running.
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