Swiss gold and diamond-set watch with chatelaine Circa 1765

Gold verge chatelaine watch
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A very fine Swiss gold, enamel and diamond-set watch accompanied by original matching chatelaine, circa 1765. The back in green and red enamel simulating bloodstone, diamond-set rose gold floral appliqués, border and bezels in repoussé scrolling pattern, pronounced hinge and diamond-set thumbpiece. Chatelaine: four links, gold spoon, all links in enamel en suite with the case, all with diamond-set appliqués, two gold chains, one for the key, the other for a seal.

White enamel dial, radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions with five-minute Arabic markers, winding aperture at three o’clock. Gold Louis XV hands. Hinged, frosted gilt full-plate movement with pentagonal baluster pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, brass balance with flat balance spring, single-footed cock with steel endpiece. Signed on dial and movement.
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Diameter: 35 mm
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Length: 175 mm
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Signed: Abraham Colomby Genève
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Abraham Colomby was a Master horologist who founded the firm Abraham Collomby & Co. Made high-quality watches, often with double cases, and finely decorated.