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XII.49 Watch
Maker:Jean-Baptiste Baillon de Fontenay [attr.]
Place:Paris
Date:1764
Materials:gold, brass, enamel
Dimensions:diameter 50 mm; thickness (with glass) c. 24 mm
Current inventory:3853
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The case of this watch carries deeply engraved recurrent motifs around the crystals; the back has radiating grooves to simulate a shining star. The dial is made of enamel. The skeleton movement. The train comprises four wheels, plus the escapement wheel. The position of the first wheel between the fusee and the central wheel provides an eight-day running time. Quite probably made by Jean Baptiste Baillon De Fontanay.

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