English 22 carat gold and enamel pendant watch Circa 1780

Gold verge pendant watch
–
An English 22K gold and painted enamel pendant watch, circa 1780. A painted enamel back with the Adoration of the Magi, taken from an engraving by Raphael Sadeler I after Jacopo Da Ponte, who was called Bassano del Grappa (1510-1592). Within six vignettes around the band are scenes from the life of Christ, inside the back is the apparition of the risen Christ. Four cartouches representing scenes from Christ’s life are arranged around the inside of the band, polished gold bezel, gold pendant and bow.
–
White enamel dial with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track with large five-minute Arabic numerals and pierced Louis XV hands. A hinged, gilt brass full plate movement with square baluster pillars, fusée and chain for the going train, verge escapement, plain three-arm brass balance, blued steel balance spring, single-footed gilded cock pierced and engraved, diamond end stone, rack and pinion regulation with silver plate. Movement signed.
–
Diameter: 51 mm
–
Signed: John Pyke  London
–
The movement and dial are custom-made.