Antique Purple Guilloche and Rose Cut Diamond Pocket Watch - French

Description

Extra lovely, this petite French pocket dates to the late 19th C. . The front is adorned with a tiny flower set with sparkling rose cut diamonds, framed by a lacy border, shimmering with rose cut diamonds. The diamond embellishments appear to float on a translucent purple enamel over a machine engraved background (called
guilloche
enamel) giving the watch a stunning holographic shimmer. The reverse displays the watch dial with black numerals and blued steel hands. The watch can be worn with the rose cut diamond bow watch pin or suspended on a long necklace. Exceptionally lovely and in working condition.
Metal: 18K and silver
Weight: bow 4.2 grams, watch 16.2 grams
Measurements: bow 28.5 x 20 mm, watch 27 x 37 mm
Notes: minor surface wear to the guilloche surrounding the watch face, discoloration to the dial, one missing rose cut diamond, minor enamel damage can be seen with a 10x under the first “woven” section at the 2:00 position, very minor surface wear to guilloche as shown
Hallmark: French horse’s head indicating 18K gold