A gold and enamel pocket watch, circa 1900, the circular dial with pale blue and white enamel with Roman numeral indicators accented with gold enamel, with gold hour and minute hands, within a gold case, the reverse depicting a pansy in painted enamels, set to the centre with a rose-cut diamond, to a winder and suspension hoop, length 4cm including suspension hoop, stamped 14K, Swiss assay mark and numbered 123950 to interior, movement cover and suspension hoop in gilt metal

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