Lot 175

Swiss, 67 x 51 x 16 mm, 83 g, circa 1830
A prestigious gold enamel powder box with concealed watch, studded with half pearls
Case: gold, enamel, half pearls. Dial: enamel. Movm.: bridge movement, cylinder escapement, three-arm brass balance.
The square case has the form of a purse and opens up to show a small mirror and powder compartment inside. Front and back are decorated with engraved foliate scrolls and flowers. The front has a hinged cover that conceals the watch. It is finely decorated with translucent cobalt blue enamel over an engine turned ground with an engraved flower set with split pearls.