French pocket watch studded with half pearls Circa 1800

Exquisite gold enamel verge studded with half pearls
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An exquisite, French, gold and enamel, verge pocket watch studded with half pearls, circa 1800.
An 18K gold case and gold dial, engine-turned with enamel cartouches. A full plate movement, keywind, chain/fusee, three-arm brass balance. The back of this striking pocket watch is beautifully decorated with three rows of exquisite half pearls and a large pearl in the centre. The areas between the rows are finished with fine opaque white and translucent blue paillon enamelling.
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Diameter: 41 mm
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Weight: 47 g
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Signed: Guex à Paris