c1700 verge Fromanteel & Clark champleve calendar Start Price USD 6,400.00 Current Price USD 6,400.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Saturday, November 15, 2008 End Time Tuesday, November 25, 2008 Location wazsofuneboutpeacelove&understanding? See more about 'c1700 verge Fromanteel & Clark champleve calendar ' Description Fromanteel & Clark circa 1700 ~ 57 mm diameter across the outer case ~ 35 mm front to rear ~ silver pair case ~ outer case button mostly there & works well with a few antique german watch repair papers tucked inside the case rear ~ 7 knuckles on the outer box hinge with 6 knuckles on the inner case ~ inner case bezel is split as was customary at the time ~ high domed bull's eye glass crystal is in nice shape with chips on the inside edge that cannot be seen with the bezel closed ~ extraordinarily detailed english champleve dial with working calendar window at the 12 ~ beetle & poker hands ~ angled slot with front slotted catch at the 30 minute mark to open up & see the spectacular verge escapement movement that is driven by a chain on the fusee ~ key set from the front ~ key wind from the rear ~ key cheerfully provided upon request ~ in good running order tough not checked for timekeeping or serviced ~ signed by these famous makers on the fire gilt movement ~ great split pillars with a hand pierced & engraved balance cock who's pierced foot traverses straight across the movement ~ looks like the original screw standing proud & tall holding the balance cock in place ~ neat looking chain comes attached ~ the chain is 28" long (would be 52" overall length) ~ a wonderful rare example of early english watchmaking sure to please the enthusiast! please ask questions and resolve issues before you place your bid. winner to pay postage and insurance. usps money orders are great ~ paypal echeck only form of paypal accepted on this lot ~ a check will hold this treasure in jersey till it clears my bank unless you have a positive feedback rating of 25 or more(congrats!)please note that i do ship worldwide reserve? no reserve here! so if you like it you better place your bid now before it gets away! thanks for checking out my auction and if you are into watches please check out my other auctions & you might want to keep a half-an -eye on my upcoming listings as i am liquidating a long time watchmaker's estate-whilst i continue to span the globe for unique and exotic items to bring to your door! you are the reason ebay is a success! Good Luck! Questions? email edikted@earthlink.net The release of atomic power has changed everything except our way of thinking... the solution to this problem lies in the heart of mankind. If only I had known I would have become a watchmaker. -- Albert Einstein (1955) Place a Bid!