De la Roche. An unusual and decorative 18K gold à toc quarter repeating verge watch
Signed De La Roche, Paris, circa 1750
Gilt-finished verge movement, chain fusée, finely pierced and engraved floral decorated balance cock, à toc quarter repeating on two hammers onto the case, white enamel dial, Roman numerals, outer Arabic five minute divisions, finely chased scroll and foliage decorated band, circular case with chased rocaille decoration in high relief, reverse centred by grape vine, repeating through the pendant, movement signed
45 mm. diam.
De la Roche. An unusual and decorative 18K gold à toc quarter repeating verge watch
Signed De La Roche, Paris, circa 1750
Gilt-finished verge movement, chain fusée, finely pierced and engraved floral decorated balance cock, à toc quarter repeating on two hammers onto the case, white enamel dial, Roman numerals, outer Arabic five minute divisions, finely chased scroll and foliage decorated band, circular case with chased rocaille decoration in high relief, reverse centred by grape vine, repeating through the pendant, movement signed
45 mm. diam.
