A SWISS POCKET WATCH WITH ASTRONOMICAL FUNCTIONS

Description:

18th century
D. 4,4 cm
Ornate four-colour gold case (18ct.). Enamel dial painted with cherubs, featuring Roman numerals, a subsidiary dial and delicate, ornate hands. On the reverse, an enamel dial displaying the day, date, months and zodiac signs in French. Fire-gilded movement with rare Virgule escapement, chain and fusee. Slight signs of age. Movement starts running, no guarantee. Approx. 75g.
Bavarian private collection