A rare mid 19th Century diamond set gold and enamel pendant watch in the form of a quiver and arrows. Rectangular keywind gilt bar movement with suspended going barrel. Plain cock with polished steel regulator, plain three arm gilt balance with blue steel spiral hairspring. Polished steel cylinder, steel escape wheel. Small circular white enamel dial, Roman numerals, blue steel hands. Unusual gold case in the form of a quiver complete with six arrows and a shoulder strap. Trapezoid shaped 18 carat gold body with engraved borders at the base and top. The hinged front cover decorated with a polychrome enamel depicting a classically dressed young woman, bordered by a diamond set frame. The sprung front cover opened by pressing the central arrow. Small gold ball shaped finial at the base. The hinged back set with an applied gold chased and engraved cartouche of two birds on a cage. Detailed engraved gold shoulder strap. Wound and set through the plain rectangular gold cuvette. In a fitted morocco covered double door presentation case. Green velvet lining concealing a key, easel stand.
An unusual fine and rare form watch in excellent overall condition.