DESCHAMPS in PARIS. Pocket watch in 750 thousandths gold, entirely decorated with floral motifs and foliate scrolls in black champlevé enamel. Guilloché gold dial with engraved enamelled Roman numerals, small second hand at 6 o'clock. Inner case in 750 thousandths gold, signed and numbered. Mechanical movement, key winding, cylinder escapement. Charles X period. (Slightly missing enamel, chips) Gross watch weight: 44.10 g. - Diameter : 43.5 mm. It is accompanied by a 750 thousandths gold watch chain with elongated stylized links, spring ring clasp and snap hook. French work from the second half of the 19th century. Chain weight : 23.60 g. - Length : 41 cm. A pendant seal with an intaglio on green agate and a metal watch key are included.

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