Bidspirit auction | (203) LOUIS XIV ONION WATCH

(203) LOUIS XIV ONION WATCH WITH STRIKING MECHANISM, KEY AND CHAIN - Brass case, covered with shagreen leather, re-drilled to let the sound pass through, large hinge, bevelled glass, concave center, striking bell screwed to the base. Raw movement in brass with pillars, movement plate engraved. John Magson London (mentioned 1704-1716), tooth-foot balance cock of re-drilled brass, small silver regulating rosette, quarter and hour striking mechanism, fusee escapement. Case slightly damaged, dial feet defective, watch needs to be serviced. D: 55 mm, H: 33 mm, 173g (with chain) SHIPPING TO THE USA IS NOT POSSIBLE DUE TO HIGH CUSTOMS FEES. CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS ARE NOT ACCEPTED FOR THIS AUCTION.