Located in Nottingham, GB
Neoclassical en grisaille enamelling and deep translucent blue champlevé ornament distinguish this Irish verge pocket watch and its elaborate matching chatelaine. The 47 mm gold outer case features a central oval miniature portraying a classically draped maiden gently waking a sleeping winged cupid against a dark ground. Encircling this monochrome vignette is an enamel border of raised white beads resembling split pearls, enclosed within dark blue translucent champlevé foliate scrolls beneath a ribbon motif. The bezels are enriched throughout with repeating geometric patterns of white and blue enamel, while the plain gold inner case carries the maker's mark R.H beneath a traditional stirrup bow.
The matching chatelaine is formed around an arched gold-faced suspension clip centering a large grisaille medallion of a classical figure standing beside a smoking brazier. Suspended from the primary clip is a central articulated drop of three graduating gold-faced cartouches depicting classical heads and deities in grisaille, joined by delicate gold loop links and miniature floral enamel panels. Four flanking auxiliary chains feature coordinated enamel plaques and gold links, terminating in threaded circular safety clips for suspension accessories. A threaded gold swivel clip secures the pair case watch...
Category
18th Century Antique Steel Collectibles and Curiosities
MaterialsGold, Enamel, Steel, Metal