Swiss gold and enamel open faced verge watch Circa 1800

Gold watch with polychrome enamel scene
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An attractive Swiss 18 carat gold and enamel open faced verge pocket watch, circa 1800. The case back is decorated with a polychrome enamelled shield showing an allegorical miniature painting in the style of Jean Abraham Lissignol, the medallion is surrounded by opaque green and black champlevé enamelling with a motif of scrolls and stylized peacock feathers. White enamel dial with Arabic hours and outer minute divisions. Full plate movement, chain and fusee, three-arm brass balance.
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Diameter: 50 mm
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Weight: 77 g
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Signed: Chevalier & Cochet Genève
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Jean Abraham Lissignol was a Swiss painter, revolutionary and one of the finest enamellers of his time. He was born in Geneva on May 7th, 1749 and died in Plainpalais on June 28th, 1819. He was the pupil of Jean-Marc Roux and later became his partner. Specialized in snuff boxes and watch cases, he worked for Jaquet-Droz & Leschot, the Rochat Brothers and John Rich.