Impressive cylinder watch for the Chinese market Circa 1830

Gold, enamel and pearl set pocket watch by Bovet
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Impressive and extremely rare Swiss 18 carat gold, enamel and pearl set pocket watch made for the Chinese market, circa 1830. Attributed to Bovet. Extremely rare three coloured calibre, fire gilt, florally engraved plate, mirror polished steel bridges, blued florally decorated elements, cylinder escapement. White screwed enamel dial with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds and blued steel hands. Case with polychrome enamel ‘summer flower bouquet’ to the back, pearl set, pendant and bow also set with pearls, hinged and glazed cuvette. Case numbered.
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Diameter: 57 mm
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Weight: 108 g
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Signed: No name
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An identical sister watch exists. Probably both watches were made as a pair for the Chinese market. Bovet was, besides Ilbery the most important importer of these finest enamel pocket watches for the Chinese market. The number 200, as well as the special calibre and the quality of the painting refer to him as a manufacturer.