Watch in an enamel case by Herbeau

Made:
1775-1800 in Paris
Watch in an enamel case by Herbeau (watch; verge movement) Watch in an enamel case by Herbeau (watch; verge movement)

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Small gold and enamel watch by Herbeau, Paris 1775-1800. The back of the case features blue guilloche enamel, with a painted scene in the centre depicting a dog besides an urn overflowing with fruit, and surrounded by a stippled border set with red dots. The bezel of the case is set with pearls and coiled gold wire. The white enamel dial is signed Herbeau A PARIS and has dial winding. Fusee movement with verge escapement and signed 'Herbeau A Paris no. 331'. Clockmakers' Museum No. 729

Details

Category:
Clockmakers
Collection:
The Worshipful Company of Clockmakers
Object Number:
L2015-3603
Materials:
gold (metal), enamel, brass (copper, zinc alloy), steel (metal), glass and pearls
Measurements:
overall: 70 mm x 50 mm x 26.5 mm,
type:
watch and verge movement
credit:
Lent by the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers