Very small Swiss 18K gold lady’s pendant watch Circa 1890

Gold, enamel and diamond-set cylinder watch
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An elegant Swiss 18 carat gold, enamel and diamond-set lady’s keyless pendant watch, circa 1890. The back cover is decorated with a painted on enamel crescent moon with a rose-cut diamond set edge, Cupid standing looking through a telescope. Hinged gold cuvette. White enamel dial, blue radial Arabic numerals, outer gold paillon minute divisions with blue five minute Arabic numerals and gilt Louis’ hands. A frosted gilt movement with eight jewels, a cylinder escapement, a three arm balance, a blued steel Breguet balance spring and an index regulator.
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Diameter: 25 mm
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Signed: No name
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In classical mythology, Cupid (also Amor) is the god of desire, erotic love, attraction and affection. He is often portrayed as the son of the love goddess Venus and the god of war Mars.