French decorative watch for the Ottoman market Circa 1790

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Kenmerk
AC0401
Diameter
50 mm
Estimate
€ 6.000 - 12.000
Price sold
€ 6.200

Gold and enamel verge pocket watch by Gaudy
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A decorative, French gold and enamel verge pocket watch studded with half pearls, made for the Ottoman market, circa 1810.
The backside of this gold case is decorated with gold paillon stars on a translucent dark-green enamelled ground over engine-turning, it has a central granulated rosette set with ruby cabochons and half pearls, and the bezels and the case band are studded with split pearls. Enamel dial with Ottoman numerals and open-work filigree gold hands. , Extra thin, keywind, fire gilt, and signed full plate movement with chain/fusee, circular pillars, verge escapement, three-arm brass balance, and a fine florally engraved and pierced balance bridge.
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Diameter: 50 mm
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Weight: 67 g
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Signed:  Gaudy

Signed: Gaudy

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