Art Deco Button Hole Watch hardstone using a hybrid gaming mechanism

using a hybrid gaming mechanism invented in 1720

One side features a diamond-set crossed torches motif on a vibrant green guilloché enameled backdrop

It's a somewhat curious design

The name "pansy" derives from the French pensée (meaning thought)

Art Deco Button Hole Watch hardstone using a hybrid gaming mechanismDATE: Art Deco, c. 1920 A cool novelty "button hole" lapel watch, circa 1920. The miniature watch face designed to be slipped through a lapel button hole (or regular button hole, I guess), while the watch mechanism itself is housed in a larger case that sits behind. Somewhat remarkable it's in full working order, and appears to keep good time the miniature watch section complete with a faux crown and bail. MEASUREMENTS Watch face: 1. 9 x 1. 4cm WEIGHT