Centre seconds duplex for the Chinese market Circa 1860
- Kenmerk
- SB0717
- Diameter
- 57 mm
- Estimate
- € 15.000 - 30.000
- Price sold
- € 38.800
Fine gilt, enamel and pearl set open faced centre seconds pocket watch
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A fine Swiss gilt, enamel and pearl set open faced centre seconds pocket watch made for the Chinese market, circa 1860. Finely engraved gilt duplex movement. Engraved gilt cuvette. White enamel dial, Roman numerals, centre seconds and outer minute track. Polychrome enamel to the case back depicting a man on horse back hunting a tiger, both bezels and bow set with split pearls. Movement signed.
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Diameter: 57 mm
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Signed: Edouard Juvet Fleurier
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The Juvets were one of the most important Swiss horological families to work for the Chinese market in the 19th century. In 1844, Edouard Juvet (1820-1883) moved his workshop to short distance from his base at Buttes to Fleurier, a town that became synonymous with watches made for the Chinese market. Edouard’s son, Ami-Louis, travelled to China to work locally for the family firm. In 1873, Edouard Juvet registered a trademark in Chinese characters which was then used on the company’s watches.
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The Juvets were one of the most important Swiss horological families to work for the Chinese market in the 19th century. In 1844, Edouard Juvet (1820-1883) moved his workshop to short distance from his base at Buttes to Fleurier, a town that became synonymous with watches made for the Chinese market. Edouard’s son, Ami-Louis, travelled to China to work locally for the family firm. In 1873, Edouard Juvet registered a trademark in Chinese characters which was then used on the company’s watches.
Signed: Edouard Juvet Fleurier
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