French gold Louis XV pocket watch with chatelaine Circa 1850

Gold, bloodstone and diamond set cylinder watch
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A Louis XV chatelaine watch attributed to Mellerio dits Meller in Paris, France, circa 1850. The open faced case of this watch is crafted from 18 carat gold and jasper (or bloodstone), has both bezels set with rose cut diamonds and an engraved pendant and bow. The white enamel dial has Roman hour numerals, an outer minute track, Arabic five minute numerals and decorative gold hands. The bar movement has a cylinder escapement and the watch comes with the original corresponding chatelaine and a key.
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Diameter: 25 mm
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Total length: 13 cm
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Weight: 56 g
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Signed: No name
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Mellerio dits Meller
Mellerio dits Meller is the world’s oldest jewellery company. In the 16^th century, the Melerios became jewellers to Maria de Medici. In 1613, they were given exceptional privileges by the Queen for thwarting an attempt to assassinate the young King Louis XIII. Successive Kings and Queens of France renewed these privileges until the revolution of 1789. Thanks to their illustrious past, Mellerio became the most famous French jeweller in the 19^th century, supplying Empresses Josephine and Eugenie and all European royal courts.