Swiss gold, enamel and diamond set verge watch Circa 1790

Decorative verge watch by Louis Duchène & Fils
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A very fine Swiss 18 carat gold, enamel and diamond set open faced verge pocket watch with date and small second, circa 1790. Frosted gilt full plate movement with flared turned pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement. White enamel dial with Arabic numerals. Case with translucent blue enamel over engine turning, polychrome enamel scene, depicting the garden of love, and decoration to the back, the front diamond set. Movement signed and numbered.
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Diameter: 55 mm

Signed: Louis Duchène & Fils Genève
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Recorded from about 1791 to about 1820, they are known for coach watches with grande and petite sonnerie and calendar, repeating the minutes and quarters, watches with champlevé enamel and ‘fantaisie’ watches.