Swiss silver lever made for the Chinese market Circa 1875

Silver open faced with centre seconds
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A fine Swiss silver centre seconds pocket watch with centre seconds, made for the Chinese market circa 1875. A polished case, spring-loaded back and a hinged and sprung glazed cuvette. White enamel dial, narrow radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions and Arabic 15-second numerals and blued steel ovoid hands. A gilded and entirely foliate engraved movement, Chinese calibre, ten jewels, free-standing barrel, counterpoised lateral lever escapement, bimetallic compensation balance, flat balance spring, and an index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed Juvet in Chinese characters.
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Diameter: 55 mm
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Signed: Léo Juvet  Shanghai