Swiss very rare 18K gold and enamel melon form watch Circa 1780

Gold and enamel form watch with original key
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A very rare gold and enamel melon form watch with an original key made by Amalric Frères in Genève, Switzerland, circa 1780. This enamelled watch was crafted from 18 carat gold in the shape of a melon with eight alternating blue and black enamelled segments and has hinged lids. The partially restored white enamel dial has black Arabic hour numerals, outer minute divisions, Arabic quarter hours, an original hour hand and added minute hand. The numbered movement has a verge escapement.
Dial and movement signed.
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Dimensions: 44 x 23 mm
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Weight: 19 g
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Signed: Amalric Frères                
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Amalric Frères
The watch company Amalric Frères in Geneva existed from circa 1760 to 1800. Amalric Frères was a partnership of David Amalric and Jean Louis Amalric, who also traded in tobacco. Around 1770 they were associated with the Frères Wiss.