Swiss 18K gold and enamel hunting cased lady’s watch Circa 1900

Gold and enamel full hunter by Longines
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A very fine Swiss 18 carat gold, enamel and diamond set hunter cased lady’s keyless pendant watch, circa 1900. The front cover with a painted on enamel scene of Cupid on a blooming branch within a fan form border surrounded by rose cut diamond set flowers, and the back cover is decorated with engraved gold leaves on a blue guilloché enamel ground with a border to match the front. Hinged gold cuvette engraved with Grand Prix Paris 1889 and an engine turned border, the interior with engraved inscription. White enamel dial, radial Roman numerals, an outer minute track with Arabic five minute numerals and gold spade hands. A gilt movement with wavy line decoration, 15 jewels, a straight line lever escapement, a cut bi metallic compensation balance, a blued steel flat balance spring and an index regulator.
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Diameter: 32.5 mm
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Signed: Longines Swiss
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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.