Swiss 18k gold and pearl-set lady’s pendant watch Circa 1830

Gold open faced verge pocket watch 
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A very fine and rare Swiss, 18K gold and pearl-set pendant watch, circa 1830. Pearl Sunburst by Balsiger & Fils a Genève. A hinged sprung bezel set with pearls and seed pearls, the backset with seed pearls and pearls in a radiating design. Gold dial with applied radial Roman numerals, outer minute markers, varicoloured gold foliate border, engine-turned centre. Blued steel lozenge hands. A frosted gilt full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, brass three-arm balance, pierced and chased continental balance cock, silver regulator dial. Dial and movement signed.
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Diameter: 44 mm
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Signed: Balsiger & Fils  Genève