An early Victorian gold, diamond and enamel novelty pocket watch, circa 1840. Designed as a padlock, with blue guilloche enamel and rose-cut diamond keyhole front, opening to reveal the watch face, the reverse with locket compartment. Together with original key. Cuvette engraved Fred’c Courvoisier. Length 4.7cms. Total weight 38.1gms.

• Overall condition fair to good. Some surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and minor dents in keeping with general age and wear.
• The padlock section to the top hinges open with a clasp to one side.
• Locket section is oval with glass cover.
• Reverse of locket with shallow dents.
• Back plate to the watch section has a screw deficient and is slightly dented.
• Diamonds well matched.
• Estimated total diamond weight under 0.10ct.
• Individual size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment.
• Enamel with slight surface scratches.
• Top opens via a grooved push button.
• The watch is curently ticking.
• May be in need of attention.