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GOLD & ENAMEL VERGE FORM WATCH - Very Rare SHELL CASE- BLANC Fils, PARIS - 1810c
Estimated price for orientation: 2 450 $
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Description FRENCH Verge Fusee: fitted in very rare SHELL FORM CASE Brand: BLANC Fils - PALAIS ROYAL (PARIS) Material: GOLD & ENAMEL Colour: MULTICOLOURED Display: Analog Country/Region of Manufacture: France EAN: Does not apply
General Description: This is a superb Miniature Verge Fusee Movement, fitted in a GOLD & ENAMEL CASE made in the Form of a Fish's SHELL. It is signed Blanc Fils - PALAIS ROYAL (PARIS), has a French HALLMARK Mark in the Centre Case Back and dates to around 1810c. The Verge-Fusee Movement is complete, but not in running order. It was running up to 2 weeks before listing, but on giving it a final wind to check performance, the hook broke off the barrell. If you turn the winding arbour slightly anti-clockwise, the balance will run indicating that there should be little serious damage.The 20mm Convex Porcelain Dial is in excellent condition and has the winding pinion at 2pm . The Multicoloured GOLD & ENAMEL Case measures 28 x 35mm (incl ring), bears SN 1262 and is in superb condition, with just tiny areas of missing enamel.This rare Form Watch is being sold in the condition as described and as illustrated in the pics, comes to you directly from a Long Time Local Collector and has not been on the market in more than 30 years. J.F Britten lists Blanc Fils at PALAIS ROYAL from 1807 to 1825c
- dates Blanc Fils from 1802 -1823c details the history of the Palais Royal ( the former personal residence of Cardinal Richelieu) and states that from 1784, there were 145 boutiques, cafes, salons etc located in arcades surrounding the gardens of the Palais. These were frequented by the French Aristocracy & Middle Classes. One can only speculate at whom might originally have purchased this Very Fine Timepiece. The S&H WORLDWIDE is uk£ 65 for FEDEX TRACKED & SIGNED FOR DELIVERY TO ANY DESTINATION on their route system. The PICTURES and TEXT FORM THE COMPLETE OFFERING IN ALL MY LISTINGS and are subject to COPYRIGHT – ©
PAYMENT : ALL BUYERS should make PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS within 3 days of AUCTION CLOSE.Shipment will be within 48 hrs.of CONFIRMATION OF Payment RECEIPT. eBay's Non-paying bidder policy will be applied,but every effort will be made to reach accomodation with Buyers before NEGATIVE COMMENTS ARE MADE. RETURNS : PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL SALES ARE FINAL,BUT I WILL ACCEPT Items for RETURN,IF THE MERCHANDISE DIFFERS SIGNIFICANTLY FROM THE PICTURES AND DESCRIPTION IN THE LISTING.A RESTOCKING FEE WILL APPLY. GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR BIDDING AND THANKS FOR LOOKING AT MY LISTINGS.A SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL MY PAST CUSTOMERS and to THOSE WHO HAVE PLACED POSITIVE FEEDBACK ON eBAY. SHIPPING FROM IRELAND TO ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD IS VERY SAFE AND SALES TO DATE HAVE REACHED THEIR DESTINATION WITHOUT DAMAGE.
SHIPPING DETAILS :- I will arrange shipment using the International Postal Services,who are responsible for the delivery of your package. SHIPMENT WORLDWIDE. I RECOMMEND TRACKED(or REGISTERED)PRIORITY AIRMAIL,at a fixed S&H cost of US$20.00. BUYERS MAY OPT FOR STANDARD PRIORITY AIRMAIL AT the LOWER COST of US$11.50, for low value items.(However,I wlll not participate in the eBay /Paypal Buyer protection programmes,if you select this latter option). The s&h may vary,depending on the item,but will always be detailed in the description and that is what you pay. WHEN I LIST Dials,STAMPS,Coins, The specific s& h will always be included in the item description for each lot which will SHIP by PRIORITY AIRMAIL. INSURANCE : I will arrange INSURANCE AT CUSTOMER'S REQUEST,as costs vary by Country and in many cases is for a nominal sum only. PLEASE NOTE THAT INSURED SHIPMENT TO THE USA MUST BE BY COURIER,WHICH COSTS UP TO US$125(APPROX -DEPENDING ON WEIGHT)and insured values have been reduced because of the security threat. Tax We place a Customs Declaration on each shipment outside the European Union and the buyer is responsible for any customs, duties, VAT, taxes, etc. that may arise on importation into your Country. Customs policies vary from Country to Country, so if in doubt, please contact your local customs office for an estimate of costs, prior to Purchasing.
STANDARD Terms and Conditions **** PAYMENT METHODS :- 1) My preferred method of payment is Paypal.(in US$, Euro or GB pounds;) So when you purchase an item: go to www.paypal.com and using the s&h costs in the item description, you may complete your purchase.
EBAY STORE : The ANTIQUE WATCH and COLLECTIBLES MART - Maintained by: e-BAY ID : DAVEIREL. WE ARE MEMBERS of the N.A.W.C.C and The AHS (UK & IRELAND) and OFFER for SALE ANTIQUE AND VINTAGE POCKET WATCHES, WRIST WATCHES AND ACCESSORIES. We ALWAYS ENDEAVOUR TO KEEP A SELECTION OF IRISH SIGNED WATCHES IN STOCK.
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Description
| FRENCH Verge Fusee: | fitted in very rare SHELL FORM CASE | Brand: | BLANC Fils - PALAIS ROYAL (PARIS) |
| Material: | GOLD & ENAMEL | Colour: | MULTICOLOURED |
| Display: | Analog | Country/Region of Manufacture: | France |
| EAN: | Does not apply |
General Description: This is a superb Miniature Verge Fusee Movement, fitted in a GOLD & ENAMEL CASE made in the Form of a Fish's SHELL. It is signed Blanc Fils - PALAIS ROYAL (PARIS), has a French HALLMARK Mark in the Centre Case Back and dates to around 1810c. The Verge-Fusee Movement is complete, but not in running order. It was running up to 2 weeks before listing, but on giving it a final wind to check performance, the hook broke off the barrell. If you turn the winding arbour slightly anti-clockwise, the balance will run indicating that there should be little serious damage.The 20mm Convex Porcelain Dial is in excellent condition and has the winding pinion at 2pm . The Multicoloured GOLD & ENAMEL Case measures 28 x 35mm (incl ring), bears SN 1262 and is in superb condition, with just tiny areas of missing enamel.This rare Form Watch is being sold in the condition as described and as illustrated in the pics, comes to you directly from a Long Time Local Collector and has not been on the market in more than 30 years. J.F Britten lists Blanc Fils at PALAIS ROYAL from 1807 to 1825c
- dates Blanc Fils from 1802 -1823c details the history of the Palais Royal ( the former personal residence of Cardinal Richelieu) and states that from 1784, there were 145 boutiques, cafes, salons etc located in arcades surrounding the gardens of the Palais. These were frequented by the French Aristocracy & Middle Classes. One can only speculate at whom might originally have purchased this Very Fine Timepiece. The S&H WORLDWIDE is uk£ 65 for FEDEX TRACKED & SIGNED FOR DELIVERY TO ANY DESTINATION on their route system. The PICTURES and TEXT FORM THE COMPLETE OFFERING IN ALL MY LISTINGS and are subject to COPYRIGHT – ©
PAYMENT : ALL BUYERS should make PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS within 3 days of AUCTION CLOSE.Shipment will be within 48 hrs.of CONFIRMATION OF Payment RECEIPT. eBay's Non-paying bidder policy will be applied,but every effort will be made to reach accomodation with Buyers before NEGATIVE COMMENTS ARE MADE. RETURNS : PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL SALES ARE FINAL,BUT I WILL ACCEPT Items for RETURN,IF THE MERCHANDISE DIFFERS SIGNIFICANTLY FROM THE PICTURES AND DESCRIPTION IN THE LISTING.A RESTOCKING FEE WILL APPLY. GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR BIDDING AND THANKS FOR LOOKING AT MY LISTINGS.A SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL MY PAST CUSTOMERS and to THOSE WHO HAVE PLACED POSITIVE FEEDBACK ON eBAY. SHIPPING FROM IRELAND TO ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD IS VERY SAFE AND SALES TO DATE HAVE REACHED THEIR DESTINATION WITHOUT DAMAGE.
SHIPPING DETAILS :- I will arrange shipment using the International Postal Services,who are responsible for the delivery of your package. SHIPMENT WORLDWIDE. I RECOMMEND TRACKED(or REGISTERED)PRIORITY AIRMAIL,at a fixed S&H cost of US$20.00. BUYERS MAY OPT FOR STANDARD PRIORITY AIRMAIL AT the LOWER COST of US$11.50, for low value items.(However,I wlll not participate in the eBay /Paypal Buyer protection programmes,if you select this latter option). The s&h may vary,depending on the item,but will always be detailed in the description and that is what you pay. WHEN I LIST Dials,STAMPS,Coins, The specific s& h will always be included in the item description for each lot which will SHIP by PRIORITY AIRMAIL. INSURANCE : I will arrange INSURANCE AT CUSTOMER'S REQUEST,as costs vary by Country and in many cases is for a nominal sum only. PLEASE NOTE THAT INSURED SHIPMENT TO THE USA MUST BE BY COURIER,WHICH COSTS UP TO US$125(APPROX -DEPENDING ON WEIGHT)and insured values have been reduced because of the security threat. Tax We place a Customs Declaration on each shipment outside the European Union and the buyer is responsible for any customs, duties, VAT, taxes, etc. that may arise on importation into your Country. Customs policies vary from Country to Country, so if in doubt, please contact your local customs office for an estimate of costs, prior to Purchasing.
STANDARD Terms and Conditions **** PAYMENT METHODS :- 1) My preferred method of payment is Paypal.(in US$, Euro or GB pounds;) So when you purchase an item: go to www.paypal.com and using the s&h costs in the item description, you may complete your purchase.
EBAY STORE : The ANTIQUE WATCH and COLLECTIBLES MART - Maintained by: e-BAY ID : DAVEIREL. WE ARE MEMBERS of the N.A.W.C.C and The AHS (UK & IRELAND) and OFFER for SALE ANTIQUE AND VINTAGE POCKET WATCHES, WRIST WATCHES AND ACCESSORIES. We ALWAYS ENDEAVOUR TO KEEP A SELECTION OF IRISH SIGNED WATCHES IN STOCK.
Contact through eBay via any current listing.