14K Gold Enamel Lorgnette with Concealed Watch
Inventory Number: PW1907001
Made circa 19th century, 87 x 23 x 15mm,14K gold case with enamel and diamond-set. Beautifully engraved case with key-wound movement, a concealed and folded eye-glasses will pop up after activating the side lever.
Functions: hours, minutes and eye-glasses.
Form Watch
Form watch can be worn around the neck, carried in pockets or used as brooches. Watchmakers were full of creativity, they got inspiration from a wide range of things to make these timepieces, such as fruits, flowers, animals, musical instruments, books, or even crucifix. Thus during the 18th and 19th centuries, they were very attractive and popular portable timekeepers for ladies and gentlemen of certain social statuses.