Swiss gold decorated hunting cased cylinder watch Circa 1850

Gold, opalescent pink enamel, pearl and diamond set watch by Ledmote
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A fine and thin Swiss 18 carat gold, opalescent pink enamel, pearl and diamond set hunting cased cylinder pendant watch, circa 1850. Gilt movement, bar caliber, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, three armed brass balance, flat balance spring, index regulator. Gold hinged cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals, outer minute track and original blued steel Breguet hands. Case to both sides overlaid with opalescent pink enamel, chased gold and blue enamel border, pearl and rose cut diamond set flowers in the centre. Cuvette signed.
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Diameter: 28 mm
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Signed: J.C. Ledmote Genève
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John C. Ledmote worked in Geneva during the 19th century.