Black and white enamel verge watch by Goullons, Paris

Made:
1650 in Rouen and Paris
Black and white enamel verge watch by Goullons, Paris Black and white enamel verge watch by Goullons, Paris

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The Worshipful Company of Clockmakers/Clarissa Bruce
© The Clockmakers’ Charity

The Worshipful Company of Clockmakers/Clarissa Bruce
© The Clockmakers’ Charity

A gold verge escapement watch with a black and white enamel case by Goullons, Paris c.1650. The white dial is similarly decorated with enamel in its centre. The movement has a three wheel train, a worm-and-wheel set-up and a balance cock nearly covering the entire balance.

Clockmakers' Museum No. 32

Details

Category:
Clockmakers
Collection:
The Worshipful Company of Clockmakers
Object Number:
L2015-3108
Materials:
gold (metal), brass (copper, zinc alloy), steel (metal), enamel and gut
Measurements:
overall: 38 mm x 31 mm x 16 mm,
type:
watch and verge movement
credit:
Lent by the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers