Decorative Swiss gold open faced lever watch Circa 1850

Gold engraved pocket watch by Louis Archinard & Bovy
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A Swiss gold open faced chased and engraved pocket watch, circa 1850. This watch has a lever escapement, an enamel dial, and a gold chased and engraved case depicting boats with in the background a building. The watch was made by watchmakers Louis Archinard and Bovy, who were based in Geneva around 1835. The inner lid of the watch is signed with the name Louis/Archinard Bovy/ a Geneva, while the face is signed L. ARCHINARD BOVY.
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Diameter: 44 mm
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Signed: Louis Archinard, Bovy a Geneva