Swiss 18 carat gold magnificent lépine watch Circa 1820

Extremely rare pocket watch for the Ottoman market
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An extremely rare magnificent lépine pocket watch for the Ottoman market in a four colour gold case, made by  Denis Blondel & Antoine Melly in Genève, Switzerland, circa 1820. This watch features an exceptionally rare, high relief case of the highest quality, crafted in four different colours gold, both sides are decorated with floral scenes, while the center showcases a finely detailed high relief composition of musical instruments and sheet music. The screwed enamel dial features Ottoman hour numerals and gold hands. The flat movement is equipped with a cylinder escapement.
The case and movement bear matching numbers and the dial (in the Ottoman script) and cuvette are signed.
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Diameter: 44 mm
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Weight: 65 g
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Signed: Blondel & Melly à Genève
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Blondel & Melly
The Genevan watchmakers Denis Blondel and Antoine Melly were indeed active in the early 19th century. The partnership formally established their firm on Quai des Bergues in Geneva, Switzerland, and was active from approximately 1820 to 1850.

Denis Blondel was active individually

The Melly family was a prominent dynasty of Genevan watchmakers and goldsmiths (including Ferdinand, Déodate, and Etienne Melly) spanning the 18^th and 19^th centuries. Antoine’s professional legacy remains strictly tied to his collaborative merchant and manufacturing efforts alongside Blondel.