Antique 18k Gold Enamel Pocket Watch with Portrait Miniature

An exquisite treasure of artistry and sentiment, this 18k gold pocket watch bears the French Eagle hallmark and is adorned with a finely painted enamel portrait. Measuring 30 mm (1.18 inches) in diameter and 39 mm (1.53 inches) tall, the piece weighs 14.79 grams and carries the elegance of 19th-century Swiss craftsmanship.

The front features a delicately hand-painted enamel scene: two ladies tenderly watching over a newborn child. Such portrait miniatures were often exchanged as meaningful gifts—tokens of love, remembrance, or family bonds. Their luminous colors and lifelike details transformed jewelry and personal objects into cherished mementos, capturing moments of devotion to be carried close.

Inside, the watch is inscribed “Hilda Newbury”, connecting it forever to a personal history. Though the Swiss movement is present, the watch is likely not functioning and one hand is missing—please note this piece is offered as a collectible jewel rather than a timepiece.

The case itself is richly ornate, with gilded scrollwork, blue enamel accents, and scalloped edges, a striking frame for the central painting. Its excellent preserved condition highlights the artistry and care that went into its creation, making it a rare survivor of its era.

18k gold, Eagle hallmark (France)

Swiss made movement (not guaranteed functional; one hand missing)

Diameter: 30 mm (1.18 inches)

Height including loop: 39 mm (1.53 inches)

Weight: 14.79 grams

Inscribed “Hilda Newbury”

Enamel portrait of two ladies with newborn, surrounded by ornate scrollwork and blue enamel highlight

Excellent condition

This pocket watch is more than jewelry—it is a work of art and a story captured in gold and enamel. A collector’s dream, steeped in history and sentiment.