GOLD LADIES` POCKET WATCH (NUN`S WATCH)

Switzerland, ca 1900
Ladies` triple-case pocket watch (nun`s watch) of pinkish gold, richly decorated, engraved outer case with floral motifs in Art Nouveau form with remnants of coloured enamel. White enamelled dial divided by black Arabic numerals for the hours, fitted with a pair of pierced hands. Swiss hallmarks "squirrel", Austro-Hungarian hallmark for foreign goods Z-29, fineness number "14 K", on the inner case marked: "PALADA REMONTOIR 10 RUBIS", serial no. 61783. Au 580/1000. Total (gross) weight 19.47 g, diameter 2.8 cm. Running. Condition B. Runs briefly, uncleaned; enamel flaking.