Swiss gold and enamel watch with diamond balloon Circa 1890

Gold full hunter cased lever by Paul Borh 
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An elegant Swiss 18 carat gold, enamel and diamond set full hunter cased lady’s keyless pendant watch, circa 1890. A matte and polished case, the front cover is decorated with a painted on enamel figure of Cupid with a rose cut diamond set base and balloon, engraved foliage, the back cover with engraved monogram and faceted band. Hinged gold cuvette with an engine turned edge. White enamel dial, radial Arabic numerals, outer minute track with five minute Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds and blued steel spade hands. Rhodium plated movement with wavy line decoration, 15 jewels, a counterpoised straight line lever escapement, a notched bi metallic compensation balance, a blued steel flat balance spring and an index regulator.
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Diameter: 39 mm
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Signed: Paul Borh Genève
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The dial is slightly restored.
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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.