Lot 281

Swiss, Case No. 3140, 50 mm, 68 g, circa 1900
An elegant and ultra-thin gold enamel minute repeating hunting case pocket watch
Case: 18k gold, French import mark, enamel. Dial: silvered. Movm.: bridge movement, 2 hammers / 2 gongs, screw compensation balance.
The watch case is decorated with bright cobalt blue enamel within a slim white frame; the ground shows a fine radial engine-turned pattern. The front displays the Order of the Garter with a monogrammed cartouche. The pendant is lavishly decorated with acanthus motives and enamelling. A fine Swiss pocket watch with minute repeater and overall very appealing design.