French early 19th century verge pocket watch, gilt frosted m...

Estimate

£150 - £250

French early 19th century verge pocket watch, gilt frosted movement with pierced engraved balance bridge, gilt three arm balance and silvered regulating disc, enamel polychrome dial inscribed 'Guillaume Tell Vainqueur de Gesseler', depicting William Tell shooting an apple on his sons head, with Roman numerals, minute track and winding hole at the one/two position, within associated plain metal case, 57mm; key

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Movement - currently functioning.
Dial - hairlines present, some chips at the winding hole.
Glass - light surface marks.
Hands - good.
Case - surface marks and some mild tarnishing.
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