Established by Jean-Marc Vacheron in 1755, Vacheron Constantin has been manufacturing timepieces from pocket watches and wristwatches, to time only or complicated watches, as well as rare and intricate enamel watches. Lady’s pendant watches have long been collected both as a timepiece, and a decorative work of art, with the present Vacheron Constantin from 1870 a delightful example of the workmanship and vision the brand has long been known since they were founded 265 years ago.

The white enamel dial with Roman numerals and “Charles Vacheron Et Co” signature at the six o’clock betrays little of the exquisite workmanship revealed when the timepiece is turned over. The black enamel background is enhanced with a multi-chrome vignette with cherub holding a dove all set within a frame of old mine cut diamonds. The case is further decorated with pearls along with bezel and crown, and has a delightful feminine aesthetic that would have pleased a late 19th century courtesan or lady of the house.

The watch is in excellent overall condition with the original enamel work, and is a wonderful representation of a Vacheron Constantin work of art.