Pocket watch · Quarter-repeating pocket watch

Cabasson à Paris Gold and Enamel Quarter-Striking Pocket Watch

Partially verified

This gold pocket watch is attributed by the seller to maker Cabasson à Paris and dated circa 1800 to the First Empire period. The case features translucent cobalt blue enamel over an engine-turned guilloché ground, adorned with a central gold monogram and bordered by small pearls. According to the seller, the gilded brass movement incorporates a verge escapement, chain, and fusee, chiming the hours and quarters on gongs upon demand by depressing the pendant. The white enamel dial is described by the dealer as having Roman numerals and a gilded brass Breguet hand.

Reverse of the pocket watch showing the blue guilloché enamel caseback with gold monogram and pearl-set bezel — Luc Baudry. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source: www.proantic.com
Category: Pocket watch · Quarter-repeating pocket watch
Maker / attribution: Cabasson à Paris
Reference: 1835198
Catalogue / lot identifier: Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date: Circa 1800
Country: France

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case Construction and Ornamentation

The timepiece features an enameled gold case. The caseback and bezel are set with pearls.

The reverse cover displays enamel over a ground. A suspension bow and pendant are positioned at the 12 o'clock position.

Evidence for this section

“Enameled gold case, with bezel and caseback set with fine pearls.”
“Translucent cobalt-blue enamel over a guilloché ground on the reverse cover.”
“Pendant stem and suspension bow visible at the 12 o'clock position.”

Movement and Mechanism

The watch is reported to have a gilded brass movement featuring a verge escapement, a chain, and a fusee.

The striking mechanism is described as capable of chiming hours and quarters on gongs, activated by pressing the lug.

Evidence for this section

“Gilded brass movement with verge escapement, chain, fusée”
“striking of the hours and quarters on gongs upon request by pressing the lug”

Dial and Attribution

The dial is described as enamel with Roman numerals and a gilded brass Breguet hand. These components are not visible in the provided imagery.

The maker is identified by the dealer as Cabasson à Paris, with a date attributed to circa 1800.

Evidence for this section

“Enamel dial with Roman numerals and a gilded brass Breguet hand.”
“Artist: Cabasson à Paris”
“Circa 1800.”

Open research questions

Are there maker's marks or hallmarks on the inner case covers to support the Cabasson attribution?
Can the internal striking train be examined to confirm its original construction?
What is the current physical condition of the dial and movement, as these were not illustrated?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Cabasson à Paris Gold and Enamel Quarter-Striking Pocket Watch
Field	Source-reported value	Source quotation
Maker	Cabasson à Paris	“Artist: Cabasson à Paris”
Date	Circa 1800	“Circa 1800.”
Movement mechanism	Verge escapement with chain and fusee	“Gilded brass movement with verge escapement, chain, fusée”
Complication	Hour and quarter striking on gongs on demand	“striking of the hours and quarters on gongs upon request by pressing the lug”
Case ornamentation	Enameled gold set with fine pearls	“Enameled gold case, with bezel and caseback set with fine pearls.”
Diameter	36.4 mm	“Diameter: 36,4 mm”
Height	53 mm	“Height: 53 mm”
Diameter	36.4 mm	“Diameter: 36,4 mm”
Height	53 mm	“Height: 53 mm”
Reference ID	1835198	“Reference (ID): 1835198”

Visible details

Translucent cobalt-blue enamel over a guilloché ground on the reverse cover.
Prominent interlaced cursive monogram in gold inlay or foil at the center of the caseback.
Surrounding bezel border set completely with matching small split pearls.
Pendant stem and suspension bow visible at the 12 o'clock position.

Research qualifications

Dial and movement are not shown in the provided photograph; descriptions rely entirely on dealer statements.
Attribution to Cabasson is dealer-reported and not independently visible in the image.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Proantic: An Empire-period Gold Watch With Enamel Work And A Quarter-h

Reviewed 2026-10-25 · Record 0829fcc6ce

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