2213 - Louis DELARUE, Magnificent ladies' pocket watch in 750 gold, elaborate enamel work with rose-cut diamonds, Rouen

Louis DELARUE, Magnificent ladies' pocket watch in 750 gold, elaborate enamel work with rose-cut diamonds, Rouen An exceptionally finely crafted French gold pocket watch featuring magnificent artisanal design, elaborate enamel work, and numerous genuine rose-cut diamonds. Particularly noteworthy is the artistic craftsmanship of the case. The back features an elaborate combination of light blue guilloché enamel and a white enamel field, framed by finely chased floral gold ornaments. Numerous individually set rose-cut diamonds form delicate floral tendrils and a central cross-shaped decorative motif. The intricate goldsmithing, featuring three-dimensional leaf motifs and delicate engravings, underscores the prestigious character of this extraordinary jewelry watch. The gold-colored dial is adorned with an extremely fine, concentric guilloché pattern. Artfully designed Arabic numerals in ornamental cartouches, along with elegant blued hands, complete the high-quality appearance. The engraving on the inner caseback bears the inscription “Louis Delarue, Albert Degon Succ., 49 Rue Jeanne d’Arc, Rouen” and refers to a traditional French jewelry house. Albert Degon took over the business from Louis Delarue in 1905. The watch exemplifies the sophisticated French art of goldsmithing and enamel work. • Jewelry House: Louis Delarue, succeeded by Albert Degon, Rouen\ • Case: 750 yellow gold, 18 karat\ • Gem Setting: Numerous genuine rose-cut diamonds\ • Enamel: Light blue guilloché enamel with a white enamel field\ • Decoration: Finely chased floral gold ornaments, flowering tendrils, and a cross-shaped diamond motif\ • Dial: Finely guilloché with ornamental Arabic numerals\ • Hands: Blued steel\ • Movement: Mechanical hand-wound movement\ • Engraving: Louis Delarue, Albert Degon Succ., Rouen\ • Case number: 096\ • Total weight: 20.2 g Diameter: 32 mm