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CH Meylan Pendant Watch 18K Gilloche w/ Diamond Fleur-de-Lys w/ 14K Jeweled Fob

Estimated price for orientation: 2 500 $

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Description
Condition: Pre-owned: An item that has been used or worn previously. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Meylan
Movement: Mechanical (Hand-winding) Closure: Open Face
Number of Jewels: 17 Jewels Material: Enamel, Solid Gold
Year of Manufacture: 1890-1899 Features: 12-Hour Dial
Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland


Exceptional example of Victorian Jewelry and prime example of the wealth and prosperity of the era. 18K Gold Ladies Pendant Watch with jeweled Broach/Fob. WATCH- 18K Gold, Green Enamel Gilloche Pendant Watch- 18K Gold, One inch in size, 23 Rose cut diamonds arranged in a Fleur-de-Lys. Apx. .54 Carats of Diamond. Color graded J-K-L, and Clarity rated SI.Face of watch is also Green Gilloche in a stunning radiating pattern from the center of dial. Numerals and Hands are ornate 18K Gold with Gold Star accents. Marked in several places on the watch case #5209.MOVEMENT- It has a Swiss Movement by CH Meylan. It is marked CH Meylan, Brassus, Adjusted 8566.BROACH/PIN/FOB- 14K Gold setting, Flower Design with (7) Seven large teardrop Opals surrounding a smaller Opal round center stone, with (7) small Emeralds mounted between large Teardrop Opals.ORIGIN- In researching this piece I found an almost Identical piece at Lang Jewelers in SanFrancisco. Theirs was designed by Bigelow, Kennard & Co., although theirs had a movement marked Bigelow, Kennard & Co. though they were known to have used Meylan movements. If it is not made by Bigelow, Kennard & Co. then it may indeed be crafted by CH Meylan.