Center seconds duplex for the Chinese market Circa 1860

Gilded, enamel and pearl set center seconds duplex by Edouard Juvet
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A fine, rare and attractive Swiss silver gilt, enamel and pearl set center seconds duplex watch made for the Chinese market, circa 1860. Finely chased and engraved floral decorated gilt finished duplex movement, chased and engraved scroll. Floral and sunburst decorated hinged gilt cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals, center seconds and outer Arabic quarter hour numerals. Large case, pearl set bezel, rim, pendant and bow, engine turned band, the hinged back with a finely painted polychrome enamel hunting scene depicting a nobleman and lady during an outing with a guide seated on an elephant, attacked by a giant snake, which the elephant keeps firmly in check with its trunk. Case and cuvette numbered, movement signed. Comes with key.
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Diameter: 57 mm
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Signed: Edouard Juvet Fleurier