Lot 369

French, 62 x 25 mm, 29 g, circa 1890
An exquisite gold enamel pendant form watch with concealed dial designed as a rose, studded with diamonds "The French Rose"
Case: 18k gold, enamel, rose-cut diamonds. Dial: enamel. Movm.: full plate movement, three-arm brass balance.
The translucent peach-coloured petals have been meticulously designed true-to-life and open when the pusher at the tip of the bud is pressed. The rims of the petals and the rose leaves are studded with silver-set diamonds. The stalk and the body of the watch are made of gold. The watch is fitted with an ingenious winding system, where one half of the sphere is turned - truly a particularly striking and rare treasure created by outstanding craftsmanship.

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