Swiss decorative half pearl set gold enamel watch Circa 1795

Gold pocket watch by Antoine Moilliet & Cie
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A Swiss decorative half pearl-set gold enamel verge pocket watch, circa 1795. The watch has a gold enamel case with a polychrome enamel miniature painting on the back. The miniature painting is set with half pearls against an opaque black enamel background that depicts a gallant scene. The back cover is glazed to protect the image. The bezels are set with half pearls, and the band is opaque blue and white enamelled Champlevé. The dial is enamel with Arabic numerals and gold hands. The movement is a fine full plate, keywind, fire gilt, signed, chain/fusee, solid pillars, three-arm brass balance, and engraved pierced balance bridge.
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Diameter: 47 mm
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Weight: 75 g
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Signed: Antoine Moilliet & Cie à Genève
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Antoine Moilliet & Cie worked in Geneva between 1790 and 1810. He specialized in making enamel and fob watches.