Swiss centre seconds lever for the Chinese market Circa 1850

Gilt, enamel and pearl set lever with centre seconds by Dimier
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A fine and large Swiss gilt, enamel and pearl set open faced centre seconds lever pocket watch made for the Chinese market, circa 1850. Chinese calibre movement, mirror polished steel bridges and freestanding barrel, matte gilt plate decorated with engraved appliqués of birds and flowers, jewelled to the centre wheel, straight-line lever escapement, the counterpoise set with a red cabochon, three armed steel balance with blued steel ‘wings’, flat balance spring, index regulator. Gilt rimmed glazed cuvette. White enamel dial with large narrow Roman numerals, outer minute and seconds divisions, original blued steel ovoid hands. Spring-loaded case back painted on enamel with two white doves amongst flowers, lilac ground, pearl set bezels, pendant and bow. Movement signed.
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Diameter: 62 mm
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Signed: Dimier Genève
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Dimier et Cie is recorded as being active around 1835 in the rue Croix d’Or 27, they exported small watches in gilt brass, or gold and enamel, cases, often with a pearl set floral decor. They are further recorded at Quai des Bergues, 31 in 1857 and Quai des Etuves, 31, in 1860.