Swiss 18K gold decorative open faced pocket watch Circa 1790

Gold and enamel verge pocket watch
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A Swiss decorative gold enamel verge pocket watch, studded with half pearls in the original silk lined Morocco case of the Scottish jeweller Hamilton & Inches, 88 Princes Street, Edinburgh, circa 1790.
Large lustrous split pearls lend a luxurious elegance and a soft, smooth feel to this watch. The pearls surround the enamel dial, which has vertically aligned Roman numerals and pearl studded hands on the front and an exquisite blue and white enamel medallion with a rosette decorated with paste stones on the back. The luminous blue of the enamel is enhanced by the engine turned pattern and the outer opalescent white and opaque dark blue frame with gold floral paillon ornamentation – a marvellous timepiece in remarkable condition. Design and quality equal the work of the great William Anthony in London.
This watch has a full plate movement, chain/fusee, verge escapement and a three arm brass balance.
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Diameter: 51 mm
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Weight: 88 g
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Signed: Blanc frères, Geneva