Fine and unusual slim French 18K gold champlevee enamel digital antique pocket
watch by Blondeau, Watchmaker to the King, circa 1830. The case and dial of this
very attractive watch completely
covered with beautifully executed inhabited foliage against a black enamel
background, the design extending to the bezels and pendant. The dial with
apertures for jump hours and running minutes. The design of the birds and
butterfly are unusually whimsical and most attractive.
Gilt 6 jewel keywind cylinder movement with the escape wheel under the dial to reduce the thickness. I do not recall ever having seen another
digital watch from this period with champlevee dial. Numerous small restorations to
the enamel on the dial and case. Handsome.
