Swiss 18K gold enamel watch “Romeo and Julia” Circa 1840

Gold and enamel open faced watch
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An ornamental gold enamel pocket watch “Romeo and Julia”,circa 1840.
An 18k gold case, engraved gold volutes with black enamel; back with polychrome enamel painting showing the balcony scene from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet against a translucent
pink coloured background with engine turned pattern. Silver dial, engine turned with wavy and floral pattern, bridge movement, cylinder escapement, three-arm brass balance
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Diameter: 43 mm
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Weight: 42 g
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Signed:  Philippe Verrier  Genève