SMALL GOLD AND ENAMEL VERGE POCKET WATCH – 1810

Signed Swiss
Circa 1810
Diameter 33 mm
Materials Gold
Enamel

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£3,190.00

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Step back in time‍ with the exquisite Small Gold and ⁢Enamel Verge ‌Pocket Watch from 1810, a true testament‌ to⁣ the artistry and ‌craftsmanship of early 19th-century Swiss horology. This remarkable timepiece is encased in a stunning gold and‌ enamel⁤ housing, adorned with split ⁢pearls that add a touch​ of ⁢opulence. The intricate ‌full plate gilt fusee movement is a marvel to behold, ⁢featuring a finely pierced and engraved bridge cock, a plain three-arm gilt​ balance, and ‍a ‍blue⁤ steel spiral hairspring. The silver⁤ regulator dial, with‌ its blue steel​ indicator, enhances the watch's ⁢precision and ⁢elegance.​ Winding the watch is⁣ a tactile pleasure, thanks to the engine-turned gold dial with its ‌white enamel minute ring and Arabic numeral cartouches, all complemented by the delicate blue steel Breguet ‍hands. The open face case is a work ​of art⁣ in⁣ itself, showcasing a ⁣fully-restored polychrome lakeland scene on the back, with a sky⁢ rendered in translucent ⁣light​ pink enamel over ⁢an engine-turned ground. The ribbed middle of the case and the small button in⁢ the​ pendant, which opens the front bezel, ​further exemplify the meticulous ‌attention to⁣ detail. Signed⁢ and crafted around 1810,‍ this 33 mm diameter watch is a timeless piece that combines historical significance with unparalleled beauty, making it a⁢ coveted addition to any collection.

This is an exquisite Swiss verge from the early 19th century housed in a beautiful gold and enamel case accented with split pearls. The small full plate gilt fusee movement is highlighted by a finely pierced and engraved bridge cock, a plain three-arm gilt balance with a blue steel spiral hairspring, and a silver regulator dial with a blue steel indicator. The watch is wound through an engine turned gold dial with white enamel minute ring and cartouches of Arabic numerals complemented by blue steel Breguet hands. The gold open face case features a fully-restored polychrome lakeland scene on the back with the sky made of translucent light pink enamel over an engine turned ground. The middle of the case is ribbed and there is a small button in the pendant that can be used to open the front bezel. This Swiss watch is signed and was made around 1810, with a diameter of 33 mm.

Signed Swiss
Circa 1810
Diameter 33 mm
Materials Gold
Enamel

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