Orig. Jaques Coulin a Geneve vergee key pocket watch, solid silver (acid-tested), from approx. 1790
For collectors, the Genevan watchmaking legend Jacques Coulin needs no introduction; he was one of the very best watchmakers of his era. The few remaining "Coulin" verge pocket watches can be found in many major museums.
Case diameter: 50mm, white enamel dial with early Arabic numerals, continuous minute track, blued, pear-shaped hands, movement signed "Coulin a Geneve"
Early gilded verge movement, signed "Coulin a Geneve"
Dial and movement are double hinged (see photos)
This rare piece starts and runs (accuracy not tested).
Condition 2: few discernible signs of age or wear, unrestored dial good with hairline cracks around the winding stem (see photos), cover closes flush, watch runs, movement clean.
