Diamond Set Gold and Enamel Pocket Watch, 1790

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Step into the elegance of the late 18th century with the exquisite “Diamond Set Gold and Enamel Pocket Watch” from 1790, a true testament to the artistry and craftsmanship of French horology. This remarkable timepiece, signed by Musson a Paris, is housed in a luxurious consular case adorned with a row of dazzling diamonds. The back of the case is a masterpiece in itself, featuring a translucent dark blue enamel overlaid with a decorative diamond set gold mask, showcasing the intricate detail and opulence of the period. At its heart lies a full-plate gilt fusee movement with a finely pierced and engraved bridge cock, complemented by a plain three-arm gilt balance with a blue steel spiral hairspring and a silver regulator dial with a blue steel indicator. The winding mechanism is ingeniously integrated through the fully restored white enamel dial, which is elegantly marked with Arabic numerals and gilt hands. Measuring 38mm in diameter, this pocket watch is not just a timekeeping device but a piece of history, reflecting the grandeur and sophistication of its era. This is a stunning late 18th-century French verge pocket watch, housed in a diamond set gold and enamel consular case. The full-plate gilt fusee movement features a finely pierced and engraved bridge cock with a steel coqueret, a plain three-arm gilt balance with blue steel spiral hairspring, and a silver regulator dial with a blue steel indicator. The winding mechanism is through the fully restored white enamel dial, which features Arabic numerals and gilt hands. The most unique feature of this watch is its unusual consular case, which has a bezel set with a row of diamonds. The back of the case is covered in a translucent dark blue enamel, overlaid with a decorative diamond set gold mask. The watch is signed by Musson a Paris and dates back to around 1790. With a diameter of 38mm, this pocket watch is a true work of art and a testament to the exquisite craftsmanship of the era. Signed Musson a Paris Circa 1790 Diameter 38 mm