Pocket watch for the Chinese market with rare Duplex escapement, 19th century.

Hunter-case pocket watch for the Chinese market with a rare Duplex escapement. 19th century. The duplex escapement uses a single escape wheel with radial and perpendicular teeth. The radial teeth, in the rest position, are in contact with a notch on the balance staff, while the perpendicular teeth impart the impulse to the balance pallet, causing it to oscillate. The watch features a beautiful gilded movement fully engraved with blued screws and a Maltese cross, with a Duplex escapement. White enamel dial with Roman numerals. Original hands with center seconds. Silver hunter case with a button for functioning opening. The case is finely engraved on both sides. Diameter 49 mm Equipped with a key for winding and setting. The watch is in working order. To see a video of the watch in operation, open the link below: https://youtu.be/QDhFOJg-skI Tracked shipping included via express courier. SHIPPING THROUGHOUT THE EUROPEAN UNION PLEASE CONTACT FOR SHIPPING OUTSIDE THE EUROPEAN UNION Payment: Bank transfer, PayPal CHECK OUT MY GALLERY... YOU WILL FIND OTHER WATCHES AND INTERESTING ITEMS. With over 30 years in the antiques business, Antiquariato Cherubini Zorzella guarantees its customers the utmost seriousness, security in purchases with care for packaging and package tracking.