Swiss enamel verge Pocket Watch – C1780

This is a beautiful Swiss verge watch, housed in a gilt case and adorned with exquisite enamel decorations. The movement is a gilt verge movement, featuring a meticulously engraved and pierced balance bridge, a large silvered regulator disk, and four round pillars. The movement is signed by Mauris A Geneve and is in good condition, running well. The dial is a white enamel dial, also signed, and is in perfect condition aside from some minor damage around the winding aperture. The dial is complemented by white metal hands. The case is particularly appealing, with gilt finishing and enamel decorations on the back. The enamel plaque on the back depicts a charming pastoral scene, featuring a young couple. The border of the plaque is beautifully adorned with intricate designs and silhouette portraits on either side. The case's metalwork is in good condition, with some wear to the gilding on the outer surfaces. The hinges and catch are in fine working order, and the crystal-set bezel closes securely. The enamel on the back is in excellent original condition, with no chips or signs of restoration, only a few light scratches. The watch is housed under a high dome crystal, which is in good condition. Henri Mauris, the watchmaker behind this timepiece, worked in Geneva from around 1775 to around 1810.

Place of Origin: Geneva
Date of Manufacture: c1780
Gilt & enamel case, 46.9 mm.
Verge escapement
Condition: Good