18K Gold Enamel Ball-Form Watch

Inventory Number: PW1903004

Made in Switzerland circa 1900, 21mm, 18K gold ball-form watch. Blue enamel and diamond set case with garland form gold decoration. White dial with Arabic numerals. With hours, minutes. Bi-directional bezel for manual winding. 

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.