DUCHEMIN Lot n° 32

DUCHEMIN No. 403 Early 19th century Gold pocket watch with detent escapement and quarter-repeating striking mechanism. Case: round on hinge, inside with FV master mark for the case maker, fully guilloché back and case middle, signed and numbered gold cuvette, double square winding mechanism Dial: Midnight-blue enamel with oak leaf paillons in the center, Roman numerals in white enamel cartouches, minute track, signed Movement: mechanical with key winding, detent escapement, spiral balance, two-hammer gong chime Diameter: 54 mm Gross weight: 116.09 g A gold key winding pocket watch by Duchemin with quarter repeating with detent escapement. This watch is interesting in that it combines both a striking mechanism and a detent escapement, which is rare for the period and in particular for chronometer-type watches. We also note the FV hallmark on the inside of the case, corresponding to the case-maker Francois Jean Veyrat, who was active from 1817 to 1834 and made numerous watch cases. An example of a chronometer watch with double barrel and detent escapement by Duchemin is illustrated in Tony Mercer's reference book, Chronometer Makers of the World, p. 132, 1991. Condition report given as an indication: Sold as is, without warranty Visible wear and tear throughout, Movement works, plan to have it serviced Condition report given as an indication: Sold as is, without warranty Signs of wear from use visible throughout Movement is ticking, plan a standard overhaul