Swiss gold and enamel melon shaped verge watch Circa 1800

Gold miniature verge form watch
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An unusual gold and enamel melon form watch made in Geneva, Switzerland, circa 1800. The case of this watch is crafted from gold in the shape of a melon and has eight separate segments with an enamel painting on every second segment, a hinged spring lid function and a tiny opening button in the pendant. The white enamel dial has Arabic hours, outer minute divisions with Arabic fifteen minute numerals and gold hands. The miniature movement has a verge escapement.
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Dimensions: 21 x 37 mm
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Signed: No name
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Similar form watches in the shape of a melon can be found in the Patek Philippe Museum in Geneva.