Pearl Set Gold and Enamel Watch, 1800

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Step into the elegant world of 18th-century craftsmanship with this stunning Pearl Set Gold and Enamel Watch, a true testament to the artistry and precision of its time. This exquisite antique timepiece, crafted around 1800 by an anonymous Swiss maker, showcases an impeccable blend of luxury and functionality. The watch features a later fitted keywind gilt bar movement with a suspended going barrel, complemented by a polished steel regulator and a blue steel spiral hairspring. Its white enamel dial, adorned with Arabic numerals and pierced gold hands, adds a touch of timeless elegance. The gold consular case is a masterpiece in itself, encircled by a row of split pearls and adorned with translucent dark blue enamel over an engine-turned ground. The back of the case is a visual delight, featuring a captivating polychrome scene of a couple in a garden. Measuring 49mm in diameter, this watch is not just a timekeeping device but a piece of art, reflecting the grandeur and sophistication of late 18th-century horology. This is an exquisite antique watch from the late 18th century, featuring pearls set in gold and enamel. The watch has a later fitted keywind gilt bar movement with a suspended going barrel. It also has a plain cock with a polished steel regulator, a plain three arm gilt balance with a blue steel spiral hairspring, and a polished steel cylinder with a steel escape wheel. The watch is wound through a beautiful white enamel dial with Arabic numerals and pierced gold hands. The gold consular case is decorated with a row of split pearls around the bezels. The back of the case is translucent dark blue enamel over an engine turned ground and features a stunning polychrome scene of a couple sitting in a garden. The watch is numbered with a rectangular gold and enamel pendant. Made by an anonymous Swiss maker around 1800, the watch has a diameter of 49mm and is a true masterpiece of horology. Anonymous Swiss Circa 1800 Diameter 49 mm