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English Gold and Enamel Chatelaine Watch

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This late 18th-century English pocket watch is paired with its original matching chatelaine. The set is constructed with gold and enamel, featuring Champlevé enamelling on the chatelaine clip. The clip supports a large oval medallion depicting Erato and Cupid in en grisaille, with seven chains holding various accessories, including a small gold bottle, a gilded winding key, and a heart-shaped stone; the source reports one chain clip is missing its spring cover. The watch is housed in a consular case decorated with blue enamel and white spots. Its reverse displays an oval en grisaille panel of Diana the Huntress and Cupid, framed by transparent green enamel over an engine-turned ground. The white enamel dial features Roman hour numerals and Arabic minute numerals, with gold beetle and poker hands. The fusee movement includes a fire-gilt full plate, round pillars, and a hand-engraved balance cock.

The English gold and enamel chatelaine watch with its integrated accessory set.
The English gold and enamel chatelaine watch with its integrated accessory set. — Zamanito/Pieces of Time. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
zamanito.com
Category
Pocket watch · Chatelaine watch
Maker / attribution
F. Perigal
Reference
1935
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
Late 18th century
Source-reported place
England

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Chatelaine and Accessories

The chatelaine acts as a decorative mount, featuring a gilded clip with Champlevé enamelling. It is decorated with an oval medallion of Erato and Cupid, executed in the en grisaille technique. This clip provides seven suspension points for chains, which are themselves embellished with blue and white enamel.

The attached accessories include a small gold bottle with medallion motifs, a gilded winding key, and a heart-shaped stone.

Evidence for this section
  • “شاتلن این مجموعه دارای گیره زراندود با روکش طلا و مینای شامپلوه (Champlevé) است”
  • “طبق گزارش منبع، یکی از گیره‌ها خالی بوده و فاقد درپوش فنر است.”

Case and Dial

The watch case is constructed from gold and enamel. The bezel area is detailed with blue enamel and white spots, which resemble seed pearls. The reverse of the case is decorated with a second en grisaille panel, this time illustrating Diana the Huntress and Cupid. This scene is encircled by transparent green enamel over an engine-turned surface.

The dial is composed of white enamel and displays a traditional layout with Roman numerals for the hours and Arabic numerals for the minutes. The watch uses gold hands in the beetle and poker style. The source indicates that the dial and the case-back panel have undergone restoration.

Evidence for this section
  • “زه‌های آن با مینای آبی و نقاط ریز مینای سفید (مشابه مرواریدهای شکافته) آراسته شده است”
  • “پشت قاب دارای یک کادر بیضی میناکاری شده به سبک «en grisaille» است”
  • “طبق اعلام منبع، این کادر بیضی و همچنین صفحه ساعت مورد مرمت قرار گرفته‌اند.”

Movement

The movement is a traditional English fusee caliber with a full plate layout and fire-gilt finish. The structure is supported by round pillars. The balance cock is decorated with hand-cut fretwork and manual engraving, while the regulator disc is fashioned from silver.

The balance wheel is a simple steel three-arm design, complemented by a blued steel hairspring. The entire assembly is presented within a later Morocco leather box with red velvet lining, though the mechanical integrity of the gear train remains a matter for independent inspection.

Evidence for this section
  • “موتور ساعت دارای صفحه کامل با روکش طلای آتشین (Fire gilt fusee) و پایه‌های گرد است.”
  • “خروسک بالانس به‌صورت مشبک‌کاری و قلم‌زنی دستی تزئین شده و دیسک تنظیم‌کننده نقره‌ای دارد.”

Open research questions

  • Confirm the full signature or markings on the movement plate to verify the F. Perigal attribution.
  • Determine the chemical composition and source of the heart-shaped stone attached to the chatelaine.

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for English Gold and Enamel Chatelaine Watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerF. Perigal“F. Perigal”
PeriodLate 18th century“اواخر سده هجدهم میلادی”
Movement typeMechanical fusee“موتور فیوزی با پوشش طلاکاری آتشین”
Case styleConsular“قاب کنسولار (Consular)”
Dial restorationRestored“طبق اعلام منبع، این کادر بیضی و همچنین صفحه ساعت مورد مرمت قرار گرفته‌اند.”
Chatelaine clipChamplevé enamel“گیره زراندود با روکش طلا و مینای شامپلوه (Champlevé)”
Case decorationEn grisaille and engine-turned“مینای خاکستری (en grisaille) و زمینه گیوشه”

Visible details

  • Case back features en grisaille imagery of Diana the Huntress and Cupid
  • White enamel dial has Roman numerals for hours and Arabic numerals for minutes
  • Chatelaine accessories include a bottle, a key, and a heart-shaped stone
  • Gilded beetle and poker hands are present

Research qualifications

  • The auction description notes the dial and the oval case-back panel have been restored
  • One chatelaine clip is reported to be missing its spring cover

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

English Gold and Enamel Chatelaine Watch

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 958e961e6e

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