Decorative Mermod Frères Sainte Croix 18k gold pocket watch with original box

A rare decorative pocket watch
with original box
Mermod Frères
Sainte Croix
in 18k gold execution
lavishly floral decorated and enamelled
with tiger motif
date of manufacture approx. 1850
with special device
with early club-tooth lever escapement
with crozier-shaped lever

Details on the watch
Dial
enamel dial
radial Roman numerals
outer five-minute divisions
Breguet hands
very good condition

Movement
bridge movement
gilt
keywind
blued screws
gold wheel train
gold screw compensation balance
fine adjusting device
ruby endstone on balance
The movement is fully functional and was professional overhauled.

Case
18k gold/enamel case
signed 18k gold dome
lavishly decorated back side with floral elements and centrally enamelled tiger
reeded band
total weight of watch: 55,5 grams
diameter approx. 45mm without pendant
very good condition with slightly traces of use
The watch is fully functional, is running very well and is in a very good, used total condition with slight age traces of use.