Lot 668 | Jewellery Box with Built-in Lever Pocketwatch

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Jewellery Box with Built-in Lever Pocketwatch.

Origin: France.
Date: Ca 1770 (Work).
Clockwork: Spindle escapement, key winding, 3 hands.
Case/Wristband: Box made of horn, gilded fittings, later set in red, dial enamel, Roman numerals, tritium coated, Arabic 5 minute markers..
Total Weight: ca. 136.0 g.
Measurement: Box: 70 x 58 mm, Watch: Ø 37 mm.
Description: Full plate movement with verge escapement, engraved and openworked balance cock,
chain/worm drive, fine regulation on the back of the movement via small sub-dial. Domed
dial with winding hole at "2", stylised and gilded brass hands. Case back of the movement
glazed in the lid, so that the movement is visible. Running, but in need of overhaul.
Slight damage to the winding hole. Hands modern.

Movement: good conditions scratched in need of revision, traces of repairs.
Dial: good condition, slightly chipped, original hands.
Case: good condition, scratched, very worn, case changed, slightly damaged, tear at hinge, tears in decor/enamel.