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Oignon Pocket watch Circa 1710 Andreas Heilmann with Verge Chain Driven Movement

Estimated price for orientation: 4 999 $

Category: Antique
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Description
Country/Region of Manufacture: Czech Republic Features: 12-Hour Dial
Year of Manufacture: Pre-1800 Movement: Mechanical (Key-winding)
Brand: Andreas Heilmann Pocket Watch Size: 19
Closure: Open Face Escapement Type: Verge
Material: Silver


Very rare baroque-era Oignon (Onion) Verge chain drive pocket watch by Andreas Heilmann circa 1710 This watch is over 300 Years old fully functional
 
The housing is made of silver, with seal the Brno city. 
Diameter: 46mm
Height: 30mm

Total weight: 87gRemarkably well-preserved, gilded clockwork with tall detailed pillars.
Most of the movement parts are also gilded.One interesting feature is that this watch has "Parachute" like shock compensating system for the balance wheel as you see in the picture.
Overall,   a beautiful, well-worked, baroque era antique pocket watch.
The dial is slightly damaged just below the 6.A very rare opportunity to own museum level piece.