Exceptional Swiss gold and enamel pendant watch Circa 1695

Gold pair cased verge watch
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An exceptionally fine Swiss 20 carat gold and enamel pair cased pendant watch, circa 1695. A leather outer case decorated with studs. The inner case is overall polychrome enamelled, a scene depicting Artémis, the Huntress and the Wild Boar of Calydon on the back, four finely painted landscapes in cartouches on the band with the signature of the enamellers, Les Frères Huaut, set below number 6, a further multicoloured enamel fluvial landscape on the inside back showing a castle and a lady.
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White enamel dial with Roman hour numerals, half hour markers and fine hands, a polychrome painted scene depicting Artémis and Apollo, her brother, in the center. A gilt brass full plate movement with pierced tulip pillars, fusee and chain, a three wheel train, verge escapement with three arm steel balance, short early balance spring with rack adjustment, gilt brass cock pierced and engraved in such a way that the balance spring can be seen easily and mainspring tension adjusted by a worm screw. Signature on the case.
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Diameter protective case: 44 mm
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Diameter inner case: 39 mm
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Signed: No name
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The creations of Huaut’s workshop are different from those of others working in the same period. The brightness of the colours associated with the technique of pointillé (stippling) gives their work a perfection which can be easily identified. In this actual watch, the masterly level of their art is evidenced by its outstanding condition of conservation.