French 18 carat gold form watch “The French Rose” Circa 1890

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An exquisite gold enamel pendant form watch with a concealed dial designed as a rose, studded with diamonds “The French Rose”, circa 1890.
An 18 Carat gold, enamel, rose-cut diamonds case, enamel dial, full plate movement, three-arm brass balance.

The translucent peach coloured petals have been meticulously designed true to life and open when the pusher at the tip of the bud is pressed. The rims of the petals and the rose leaves are studded with silver-set diamonds. The stalk and the body of the watch are made of gold. The watch is fitted with an ingenious winding system, where one half of the sphere is turned, truly a particularly striking and rare treasure created by outstanding craftsmanship.