Franz Hamel, Mauntz, an 18th century verge fusee with date, key wind and set, gilt, full plate movement with pierced and engraved balance bridge with hat,flag, sword, halberd, and other military imagery, with fine scrolls, two of which terminate in birds heads, roman numeral white enamel dial with peripheral arabic five minute markers, and date ring at center, blued steel Breguet style hands, and silver consular case, the back with shallow, geometric engraving, the bezel and back with engraving in a repeating pattern similar to engine turning
Condition
CASE: Very fine scratches on outer surface of case; Engraving with moderate wear; Crystal with scratches and minor abrasion;Pendant worn; Bow replaced, loose. DIAL: Chip at winding arbor; Faint hairline at 6:00. HANDS: Minor oxide; Replaced. MOVEMENT PLATES: Localized marks and scratches; Minor losses to gilding; A few screws replaced. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks); Stops occasionally; Would benefit from service. Note that even though the watch winds through the dial, it winds counter clockwise. ACCESSORIES: ,