Rare Swiss gold and enamel padlock form fob watch Circa 1800

Gold and enamel half pearl set verge fob watch
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A rare Swiss gold, enamel and half pearl set verge fob watch in the form of a padlock, circa 1800. The case is chased and engraved decorated with champlevé enamel and polychrome enamelling, the semi circular lug with a blue and black enamel pattern, a gold dome and hinged front and back lids with enamel shield shaped medallions, the front with two doves on a blue ground, the back with Cupid sitting in a rosebud. Polychrome enamel dial with gold coloured radial Roman hours on a blue ground, a black enamelled centre with engraved star and gold arrow hands. Gilt full plate movement with chain and fusee, key wind, three arm brass balance and pierced engraved balance bridge.
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Dimensions: 30 x 38 mm
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Weight: 27 g
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Signed: No name
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In classical mythology, Cupid (also Amor) is the god of desire, erotic love, attraction and affection. He is often portrayed as the son of the love goddess Venus and the god of war Mars.