Lever with centre seconds for the Chinese market Circa 1820

Decorative open faced lever with centre seconds by Bovet
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A fine, rare and decorative Swiss gilt-brass, enamel and pearl set open faced keywound lever watch with centre seconds made for the Chinese market, circa 1820. Finely engraved and chased floral decorated gilt-finished straight lever movement, polished steel three armed balance with wedge shaped blued steel weights. Hinged glazed display cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals, blued steel spoon hands and sweep centre seconds. Large case with pearl set bezel, rim, pendant and bow, the back decorated with a painted polychrome enamel bouquet of flowers. Movement signed and stamped with Bovet’s Chinese signature, inside back cover stamped with Bovet’s Chinese signature.
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Diameter: 56 mm
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Signed: Bovet Fleurier