Charming Swiss gold scalloped pendant watch Circa 1850

Gold, enamel and pearls pendant watch
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A Swiss 18 carat yellow gold, enamel and pearls open faced key winding pendant watch, made by Courvoisier in Geneva, circa 1850. A scallop-edged case with twelve lobes. The case back and bezel chiselled with foliage; in the center, a medallion showing a polychrome bunch of flowers in champlevé-technique enamel imitating the cloisonné work on a black background, surrounded by a frame with motifs set with half pearls and a gold cuvette. A silver guilloché dial, with radial Roman numerals and gold Spade hands. A gilt brass movement, gilded brass, going barrel, cylinder escapement, monometallic balance and blued steel flat hairspring, polished steel index regulator. Signature on the cuvette.
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Diameter: 28 mm
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Weight: 21 g
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Signed: Courvoisier, Geneva
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Courvoisier
The name Courvoisier represents one of Switzerland’s most distinguished watchmaking legacies, spanning over 200 years and reaching the courts of European emperors. While separate from the famous cognac house, the family was equally influential in horology. The brand’s roots trace back to Josué Robert, a master watchmaker who received the first watchmaking patent from the King of Prussia in 1725.
–1781: Louis Courvoisier, Robert’s son-in-law, joined the firm.
–1787: The company rebranded as J. Robert & Fils, Courvoisier & Cie, signalling Courvoisier’s rising influence.
–1811: After internal tensions, Louis took full control, renaming the firm Courvoisier & Cie.