PEARL SET GOLD AND ENAMEL PENDANT WATCH – 1820

Circa 1820
Diameter 34 mm
Materials Enamel
Gold

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Step into the elegance of the early 19th century with the exquisite Pearl Set⁣ Gold and Enamel Pendant Watch, a masterful creation from⁢ circa 1820 that epitomizes ‍Swiss craftsmanship. This remarkable timepiece is housed⁣ in a captivating full ‍hunter case ⁣adorned with ‌pearls and intricate enamel​ work, making it a true ‌collector's item. The watch features a full⁢ plate gilt ⁤fusee movement, complete⁣ with a finely pierced and engraved bridge cock, showcasing‍ the meticulous attention to⁣ detail⁣ that defines this era. The plain three-arm gilt balance, paired with a blue steel spiral hairspring, adds a touch of sophistication to its mechanical beauty. The silver regulator dial, accented by a blue steel indicator, complements​ the ‌white‌ enamel dial which⁢ is elegantly‍ marked with Arabic numerals‍ and gold⁢ Breguet hands. The gold case, measuring 34mm in diameter, is the pièce de résistance, with bezels set in two‍ rows of split pearls and engine-turned centers bordered‍ by light blue champlevé enamel,⁢ enhancing the watch’s timeless‌ charm. A button in the pendant⁣ allows the front cover to open, revealing the intricate workings within, making this watch ‍not ⁤just a timekeeper but a‍ piece of art that has withstood the test of time.

This is a delightful early 19th Century Swiss verge watch, presented in a stunning pearl set gold and enamel full hunter case. The watch features a full plate gilt fusee movement with a finely pierced and engraved bridge cock. The plain three arm gilt balance comes with blue steel spiral hairspring that is quite elegant. The silver regulator dial boasts of a blue steel indicator, and the white enamel dial has Arabic numerals and gold Breguet hands. The gold full hunter case is the highlight, with its bezels set with two rows of exquisite split pearls. The engine turned centres of both covers are bordered by light blue champleve enamel that adds to the watch's charm. This watch's front cover can be opened by depressing a button in the pendant. Estimated to have been manufactured around 1820, the watch measures 34mm in diameter.

Circa 1820
Diameter 34 mm
Materials Enamel
Gold

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