French pendant lever watch gold platinum enamel Circa 1910

Fine  Belle Epoque gold pendant watch
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A very fine Belle Epoque gold platinum enamel pendant watch, made by Boucheron in Paris, France, circa 1910.The numbered open faced case of this pendant watch is crafted from 18 Carat gold and blue and white enamel. The watch case of a goldsmith’s work of fantastic quality is a typical “Belle Epoque” work with a back with blue engine turned enamel, has applied platinum decorations and is set with rose cut diamonds. The gold plated dial has an outer ring with black Arabic hour numerals and Boucheron, blued steel hands. The ultra fine, super flat movement has a lever escapement.

Dial is signed.
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Long: 40 cm
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Signed: Boucheron
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These Belle Epoque pendant watches are absolute rarities. A comparable watch by Vacheron was sold for an incredibly high collector’s price of CHF 37.000 in Geneva.
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Frédéric Boucheron (French watch manufacture)
When Frédéric Boucheron opened his jewellery shop at the Place Vendôme in 1858, he was the first jeweller in the quarter; he soon gained fame for his expert knowledge of precious stones and his exquisite creations. The Maison Boucheron catered for a wealthy and prosperous clientele, and its successes soon allowed the company to branch out to Japan, the Middle and the Far East, Moscow and London. Maison Boucheron exhibited in many international expositions, such as the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial International Exhibition, the 1889 and 1900 World Exhibitions in Paris, the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair and the 1925 International Exposition of Modern Industrial and Decorative Arts in Paris. The company’s management – which still trades at the Place Vendôme address – remains in the hands of the family Boucheron. The Verger brothers most likely created this case. They were well known for their cases and jewellery work and worked for the most eminent jewellers in the world, such as Boucheron. The Verger brothers were also representatives for Vacheron & Constantin in Paris.