The Napoleon Bonaparte 18K Gold, Enamel, Pearl Pocket Watch
by Valère, Paris
is an important, truly unique & simply extraordinary piece that dates back to 1810's.
Being over 200 years, the timepiece is in remarkable condition & deserves a museum display.
Made during the reign of Napoléon Bonaparte & showcasing an exceptional craftsmanship,
it's unrivalled in value & cultural significance.
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Crafted with refined elegance,
the CASE is fully performed in 18K yellow gold,
measuring 53mm,
featuring an artfully decorated in blue enamel pendant
CASEBACK is hand-painted in beige, blue, green, brown & pink champlevé enamel with exceptional attention to details,
depicting Goddess Artemis - goddess of wild animals, the hunt & vegetation - with 2 hounds
against Royal Blue sky background
with tree, golden bow & arrow details
within finely detailed foliate frame & natural pearl surround
Each pearl is natural,
measuring 2.5 mm approx.
White enamel DIAL is in beautiful condition,
adorned with hand-painted Breguet style Arabic numerals
& original Spade Hands,
outer minute track with quarters (15, 30, 45, 60) markings
with winding aperture at 2 o'clock
& signed Valère à Paris
with bezel decorated with Natural Pearls
Total number of pearls: 100
They are all natural, well-matched, displaying fine colour & excellent luster
MOVEMENT is signed
It features verge escapement - the earliest known type of mechanical escapement-
& runs strong & accurate
Comes in its original glass crystal display case,
accompanied by valuation / watch report
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This turn of the 19th century pocket watch is a truly fascinating one-of-a-kind piece
It's exceptionally rare, however pocket watch of similar style was sold in 2007 for over $46,000 (AUD):
https://catalog.antiquorum.swiss/en/lots/lot-177-175
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