James Melby / E.M. Ruegger 18k diminutive keywind/keyset watch with wonderful original high dome glass crystal

Circa 1800 Gold 18K Keywind Key-set Watch,
a scarce early example in small 1-1/16 inch diameter size, and with scarce original impeccable high-dome glass crystal

“James Melby / Ruegger”
watchmaker : E.M. Ruegger was working in Geneva, 1800 to 1810

Gold : rose gold, tested 18k

Case diameter / size : Ht 1-5/8” to top of bale; diameter 1-1/16”

Engraved on case back : “Louis”; inner case cover signed "302"

Hands : rose gold early Breguet type

Condition : all original, crisp, fine & complete; excptional original domed glass crystal, impeccable white enamel dial with black arabic numerals in crisp original condition; cylinder escapement, hairspring is original but worn.,
Has not been serviced; sold as is

# 21025 ........................................................ $ 2,250.