French gold skeletonized and enamel pocket watch Circa 1825

 Rare enamelled gold pocket watch 
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A rare French 18 carat gold and enamel skeletonized pocket watch made by Jean-Antoine Lépine in Paris, circa 1825. The gilded brass skeletonized fully engraved movement is fitted with a cylinder escapement, fusee and chain, three arm brass balance with a flat balance spring and an engraved balance cock with a polished steel indicator and polished steel coqueret.
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The back of the watch features a polychrome enamel painting of a man, a woman and a baby against a translucent blue background surrounded by stones, showcasing the artistry and decorative appeal of this timepiece. The glazed cuvette adds a touch of elegance to the design. The face has a white enamel chapter ring with Arabic hour numerals, outer minute divisions, a see through center disclosing the engraved movement and blued steel Breguet hands. Dial signed Lépine, movement signed Lepine à Paris.
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Diameter: 58 mm
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Weight: 105 g
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Signed: Lepine à Paris
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The combination of a skeleton pocket watch with an enamelled back is rare.
The hands are replaced.
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Reference 0026000