English 18K Yellow Gold Quarter-Hour Repeater Pocket Watch by Santiago James Moore French
This exquisite 18K yellow gold English hunter-case pocket watch, dating to the early 1800s, exemplifies masterful craftsmanship.
The watch features a quarter-hour repeater mechanism, a true marvel of watchmaking. After pressing the plunger, the watch will chime on two tuned gongs coiled within the perimeter of the case, audibly announcing the time to the nearest 15-minute mark.
The watch features a striking silver dial engraved with an intricate sunburst pattern. The time is displayed on hand-cut gold Roman numerals, with a subsidiary seconds dial at the 6 o’clock position and delicate gold scrollwork along the perimeter, adding a touch of elegance. Inside, the timepiece is powered by a duplex escapement, ensuring precision and reliability. The watch is housed within a finely crafted, engine-turned case.
Meticulously restored, this exceptional timepiece comes with a one-year warranty, ensuring its beauty and function for years to come. This watch is a true collector’s piece that captures the artistry and innovation of early English horology.
The watch movement is signed “French Royal Exchange London 6375” for Santiago James Moore French (1781-1842).
55 mm across, 75mm from bottom to tip of the bow.
Circa 1830
Original Price: $9,800