Swiss gilt quarter repeater for the Chinese market Circa 1870

Gold and enamel lever pocket watch
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An extremely rare pocket watch with enamel medallion, quarter repeater and auxiliary seconds, studded with half pearls, produced for the Chinese market ‘bouquet of summer flowers’ circa 1870.
A gilt/polychrome enamel/split pearls case, enamel dial, bridge movement, keywind, two hammers, two gongs, lever escapement, gold screw compensation balance.

The exquisitely painted enamel medallion on the back is of supreme quality and shows a beautiful flower arrangement with roses, violets, morning glories,

petunias and other summer flowers on cobalt blue ground. The bezels, the pendant and the bow on both sides are studded with half pearls, a splendid ornamental watch in excellent condition.