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VERGE FUSEE - FRES. de ROCHES - Diamond Set Silver, Gilt & Enamel : 1760c
Estimated price for orientation: 1 895 $
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Description Brand: Fres de Roches - Geneve Features: Complex & Beautiful Enamel Scene on back Material: GILT & ENAMEL Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Closure: Open Face Age: 1760c
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:Here we offer a mid to late 18th Century Swiss Verge Fusee in a 59mm Diameter, Diamond, Gilt and Enamel Consular Case, which dates to 1760c. The watch runs very well and both the Dial & Movement are signed Fres de Roches - a Geneve. The Dial, which has Arabic Numerals is in good condition (some hairlines) - with the winding arbour positioned at 1.30. A new glass crystal, with bulls-eye lens, has just been fitted.The diamond set bezel and back rim are made of Silver and a number of the diamonds are missing, 15 on the back and around 30 on the front, but these are easily replaced.The Enamel back is profusely decorated with a reclining Courtesan in the foreground, Chinese style buildings in the background and has the bust of a Chinese Nobleman in full Regalia ( Emperor?) on a plinth in gold relief, at top of centre. The picture measures 53mm in diameter and there are just 2 very small spots of enamel missing on the edge at 8 and 10.45. Inside, the case is signed "LETON" ( = GOLD-FILLED).The movement is in superb cosmetic condition, runs very wells ( +41 mins in 24hrs ) and has a 27 hour power reserve - Ref:289 DThis watch comes to you directly from a Long Time Local Collector and has not been on the market in more than 30 years. It is being sold in the condition as described and as shown in the pics.Fres de Roches (or Fres de Roches & Fils) are listed in Geneva, ca 1720 to 19th Century by G.H.Baillie, who states their watches are listed in 5 different collections. Britten mentions a watch in the Wallace collection ca 1720 and enamelled watches in ca 1750, 1760 and 1775. There was a watch (# 42) by Fres de Roches in the Collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, as published in 1907 and in my opinion the painting on the watch is far superior.Extract from the Heilbrunn Timeline of Art HistoryThe earliest watchcases with this type of enameling probably originated in Blois, a city known for both enameling and watchmaking, but Paris, too, was an early and important center of production. An increasing number of sources from which these enamel painters took their designs have been identified, and it now seems safe to say that many, if not all, were content to reproduce in miniature the work of other artists. Prints were often the medium of transmission, but in some cases it seems that the enameler had direct access to either a painting or a colored drawing of it.
In the last quarter of the seventeenth century, and especially during the years just before King Louis XIV withdrew the toleration of Protestants in France in 1685 with the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes, enamelers who were Protestant, as well as many Protestant watchmakers, were driven out of France. Geneva benefited from the influx of watchmakers and also became the center of watchcase enameling. The S&H WORLDWIDE is uk£ 65.00 for Tracked and Signed for Priority shipment by FEDEX. 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 FEEDBACK IS SENT. 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 8.50 GB pounds. BUYERS MAY OPT FOR STANDARD PRIORITY AIRMAIL AT the LOWER COST of 5.50 GB pounds(However,I will not participate in the eBay/Paypal Buyer protection programmes,if you select this latter option). The s&h cost may vary,so check the item description for the specific price you will pay. When I List Dials,Stamps or Coins, the specific s&h cost will always be included in the item description and SHIPMENT will be 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$125(APPROX -depending on weight)and insured values have been reduced because of International Security threat. Tax We place a Customs Declaration on each shipment outside the European Union and the buyer is responsible for any customs, duties, VAT, taxes, etc. that may arise on importation into your Country. Customs policies vary from Country to Country, so if in doubt, please contact your local customs office for an estimate of costs, prior to Purchasing.STANDARD Terms and Conditions **** PAYMENT METHODS :- 1) My preferred method of payment is Paypal.(in US$, Euro( )or GB£) 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.
Description
| Brand: | Fres de Roches - Geneve | Features: | Complex & Beautiful Enamel Scene on back |
| Material: | GILT & ENAMEL | Country/Region of Manufacture: | Switzerland |
| Closure: | Open Face | Age: | 1760c |
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:Here we offer a mid to late 18th Century Swiss Verge Fusee in a 59mm Diameter, Diamond, Gilt and Enamel Consular Case, which dates to 1760c. The watch runs very well and both the Dial & Movement are signed Fres de Roches - a Geneve. The Dial, which has Arabic Numerals is in good condition (some hairlines) - with the winding arbour positioned at 1.30. A new glass crystal, with bulls-eye lens, has just been fitted.The diamond set bezel and back rim are made of Silver and a number of the diamonds are missing, 15 on the back and around 30 on the front, but these are easily replaced.The Enamel back is profusely decorated with a reclining Courtesan in the foreground, Chinese style buildings in the background and has the bust of a Chinese Nobleman in full Regalia ( Emperor?) on a plinth in gold relief, at top of centre. The picture measures 53mm in diameter and there are just 2 very small spots of enamel missing on the edge at 8 and 10.45. Inside, the case is signed "LETON" ( = GOLD-FILLED).The movement is in superb cosmetic condition, runs very wells ( +41 mins in 24hrs ) and has a 27 hour power reserve - Ref:289 DThis watch comes to you directly from a Long Time Local Collector and has not been on the market in more than 30 years. It is being sold in the condition as described and as shown in the pics.Fres de Roches (or Fres de Roches & Fils) are listed in Geneva, ca 1720 to 19th Century by G.H.Baillie, who states their watches are listed in 5 different collections. Britten mentions a watch in the Wallace collection ca 1720 and enamelled watches in ca 1750, 1760 and 1775. There was a watch (# 42) by Fres de Roches in the Collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, as published in 1907 and in my opinion the painting on the watch is far superior.Extract from the Heilbrunn Timeline of Art HistoryThe earliest watchcases with this type of enameling probably originated in Blois, a city known for both enameling and watchmaking, but Paris, too, was an early and important center of production. An increasing number of sources from which these enamel painters took their designs have been identified, and it now seems safe to say that many, if not all, were content to reproduce in miniature the work of other artists. Prints were often the medium of transmission, but in some cases it seems that the enameler had direct access to either a painting or a colored drawing of it.
In the last quarter of the seventeenth century, and especially during the years just before King Louis XIV withdrew the toleration of Protestants in France in 1685 with the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes, enamelers who were Protestant, as well as many Protestant watchmakers, were driven out of France. Geneva benefited from the influx of watchmakers and also became the center of watchcase enameling. The S&H WORLDWIDE is uk£ 65.00 for Tracked and Signed for Priority shipment by FEDEX. 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 FEEDBACK IS SENT. 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 8.50 GB pounds. BUYERS MAY OPT FOR STANDARD PRIORITY AIRMAIL AT the LOWER COST of 5.50 GB pounds(However,I will not participate in the eBay/Paypal Buyer protection programmes,if you select this latter option). The s&h cost may vary,so check the item description for the specific price you will pay. When I List Dials,Stamps or Coins, the specific s&h cost will always be included in the item description and SHIPMENT will be 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$125(APPROX -depending on weight)and insured values have been reduced because of International Security threat. Tax We place a Customs Declaration on each shipment outside the European Union and the buyer is responsible for any customs, duties, VAT, taxes, etc. that may arise on importation into your Country. Customs policies vary from Country to Country, so if in doubt, please contact your local customs office for an estimate of costs, prior to Purchasing.STANDARD Terms and Conditions **** PAYMENT METHODS :- 1) My preferred method of payment is Paypal.(in US$, Euro( )or GB£) 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.