Swiss gold and enamel miniature lady’s pendant watch Circa 1850

Gold open faced cylinder pendant watch
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A very fine Swiss 18 carat gold and enamel miniature lady’s pendant watch, circa 1850. A polished case, back cover with engraved scroll pattern centred by blue translucent enamel with engraved flower, engraved bezel, coin edge band, hinged gold cuvette. Silver dial with engraved flower decoration, painted black radial Roman numerals, outer minute division and yellow gold Breguet hands. Frosted gilt movement, cylinder escapement, three-arm balance with flat balance spring, index regulator.
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Diameter: 18 mm
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Signed: No Name
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The making of miniature watches has always been a challenge for watchmakers. Many have vied with each other to produce ever smaller mechanisms enabling them to boast of making “the World’s Smallest Watch”. With a diameter of 18 mm. the present watch can truly be described as a miniature.