18ct yellow gold & Enamel Moser & Cie Chinese duplex watch with enamel scene attributed to Dupont - 'Apollo's Embrace', 1820

Dealer description — Somlo Antiques

Heinrich Moser ( 1805-1874 ) born in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, learned the basic watchmaking craftsmanship from his father. In 1848 Moser established a watch factory in his hometown where he emerged as one of Schaffhausen's leading industrial pioneers. H Moser & Cie (Geneva) is a Swiss watch manufacturer found in St. Petersburg, Russia in 1828. Notable clients of H. Moser & Cie. at the time included Russian princes and members of the Imperial Court—most notably, Vladimir Lenin. The enamel painting on the spring back cover is thought to have been completed by Jean- François-Victor Dupont ( 1785-1863 ), according to many, the finest painter on enamel at the time. The piece shows Apollo embracing his lover, the figures exhibiting the three-dimensional depth and perspective characteristic of Dupont's work. Brand: Moser & Cie Made: 1820 Model: Pocketwatch Reference: N/A Calibre: F oliate engraved gilt Chinese caliber with standing barrel jeweled to the center wheel, duplex escapement, three-arm balance with blued steel wings, flat balance spring, index regulator Movement: Manual Material: 18ct yellow gold & Enamel Features/complications: Bezel decorated with translucent Royal blue enamel lappets, pale green enamel and engraved gold pattern. The caseback features a finely painted enamel scene of Apollo embracing his lover Dial: White enamel dial featuring Roman numerals and outer minute and seconds divisions with Arabic 15-minute numerals and blued steel ovoid hands Case dimensions: 53mm Bracelet/strap: N/A Accessories: - SKU: 1359