Elegant Swiss 18K gold and enamel repeating lever watch Circa 1900

Gold and enamel repeating full hunter 
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An elegant and ultra-thin Swiss 18 carat gold and enamel hunting cased minute repeating lever pocket watch, circa 1900. Bridge movement, lever escapement, two hammers, two gongs, screw compensation balance. Silvered dial with Arabic hours and outer minute divisions. The case is decorated with bright translucent cobalt blue enamel within a slim white frame on a fine radial engine-turned ground, the front showing the Order of the Garter with a monogrammed cartouche, the pendant is lavishly decorated with acanthus motives and enamelling, punched with the French import mark. Case numbered.
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Diameter: 50 mm
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Weight: 68 g
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Signed: No name
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The Order of the Garter is an order of chivalry founded in 1348 by Edward III of England. It is the most senior order of knighthood in the British honours system, outranked in precedence only by the Victoria Cross and the George Cross. It is dedicated to the image and arms of Saint George, England’s patron Saint. Appointments are at the sovereign’s sole discretion and are usually in recognition of a national contribution, public service or personal service to the sovereign. Membership of the order is limited to the sovereign, the Prince of Wales and no more than 24 living members or Companions. The order also includes supernumerary knights and ladies, e.g. members of the British royal family and foreign monarchs. The order’s emblem is a garter with the motto ‘Honi soit qui mal y pense’ (Shame on him who thinks evil of it) in gold lettering. Members of the order wear it on ceremonial occasions.