Swiss chronograph with counter “Universaluhr Patent” Circa 1888

Open faced pocket chronograph by Bovet
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A Swiss very rare regulator chronograph with time counter “Universaluhr Patent“, in manner of the invention of Fritz Bovet and Albin Ernest Bessire, patent Hermann Bovet Brevet No. 12 of 1888.
Solid silver plain case with on the right slider to stop the chronograph and button with flank protection on the left to reset to neutral position. Very fine Ankerchronometer movement, signed “Bovet 12/1“. Original white enamel dial with Roman hours, 3 separate counters for seconds, minutes and hours, inscribed Universaluhr Patent Chronograph and blued steel hands.
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Diameter: 54 mm
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Weight: 126 g
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Signed: Bovet, Universaluhr Patent