18ct yellow gold Jean Blancheton, Lyon, verge watch in rock crystal case. Made 1620
18ct yellow gold Jean Blancheton, Lyon, verge watch in rock crystal case. Made 1620
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Information
- Brand: Jean Blancheton
- Made: c.1620
- Model: Verge watch
- Reference: N/A
- Calibre: N/A
- Movement: Manual
- Material: 18ct yellow gold
- Features/complications: Rock crystal case
- Dial: Gilt dial centers on an engraved townscape with decorated radiating panels chased and engraved with scrolling foliage, featuring applied narrow silver chapter ring engraved with Roman numerals and a single blue steeled hand.
- Case dimensions: 40 x 30mm
- Bracelet/strap: -
- Accessories: -
- SKU: 8794
Essay
Jean Blancheton was born in Saint-Etienne. He established his buisness in Lyon in 1607.
This verge watch in particular features a complicated movement consisting of a gilt full plate with verge escapement, screwed on to a decoratively pierced balance cock and foot, plain flat steel balance wheel and click set-up, fusée and gut line with turned baluster pillars.