18th Century gold and enamel Swiss pocket watch by Breguet

By Breguet (Swiss, founded by Abraham-Louis Breguet in 1775)

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Description

The pocket watch is circular in shape and mounted with gold, featuring an upper hanging loop. The dial is of white enamel, and features black Arabic numerals, gilt hands and the signature 'Breguet / A Paris'. The reverse of the watch features an enameled depiction of a man courting a young lady, surrounded by a white enamel wreath with gilt fleur-de-lys motifs all around.

Details

Artist / Maker
By Breguet (Swiss, founded by Abraham-Louis Breguet in 1775)
Country of Origin
Swiss
Date of Manufacture
Late 18th Century
Period
18th Century and Earlier
Style
Romantic
Material
Enamel, Gold
Colour
Black, Gold, Multi-coloured, White

Dimensions

Diameter
5 cm / 2 inches

Reference:
013543

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