Swiss gold and enamel Louis XV pocket watch Circa 1750

Gold watch with enamel scene
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A charming Swiss 18 carat gold and enamel Louis XV pocket watch, made by Andreas Hochenadl in Vienna, circa 1750. An open faced keywinding pocket watch with a sweet enamel scene. Case back with in the center, a medallion painted on enamel showing a seated young woman holding a child, with a little girl in front of them, in the style of the Flemish painters. With applied gold decoration on the border and dark green translucent enamel. White enamel dial with radial Roman numerals, yellow gold Louis XV hour hand and blued steel later minute hand. A full plate, gilded brass movement, fusee and chain, verge escapement, monometallic balance and blued steel flat hairspring, pierced and engraved gilded continental cock. Signature on the dial and movement.
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Diameter: 45 mm
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Weight: 83 g
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Signed: Andreas Hochenadl, Vienna