Swiss fine 18 Carat gold enamel lady’s watch with original key Circa 1830

Lady’s pocket watch for the Chinese market
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A very fine gold enamel lady’s watch for the Chinese market with an original gold key with a red engine turned enamel and floral motif like the case, made François Panchaud in Genève, Switzerland, circa 1830. This open faced cased watch was crafted from 18 Carat gold and has an enamel painting of the very finest quality over red engine turned enamel on the back lid and both sides set with half Oriental pearls. The white enamel dial has black Roman hour numerals and gold Breguet hands. The movement has a verge escapement.
Dial and movement signed.
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Diameter: 31 mm
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Weight: 29 g
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Signed: Pan à Genève                
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Gold enamel watches for the Chinese, Indian or Ottoman markets in lady’s size are much rarer than in man’s size. The watch is a museum quality in its condition.     
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François Panchaud
The watchmaker Francois Panchaud from Geneva signed his watches with the abbreviation “Pan”. The almost matching “sister watch” with an identical key was auctioned at Christies in 2011 and sold for more than US $ 10.000
Pan à Genève was a renowned watchmaker during the years 1830-1850. He specialized in creating delicate pendant watches using metal, silver and gold, adorned with exquisite enamel paintings and beadwork, specifically tailored for the Chinese market. His movements were crafted in the traditional style, featuring chain fusee and verge. escapement.