Swiss exceptionally fine gold and enamel Lépine watch Circa 1832

Gold and enamel verge watch with pearl setting
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An exceptionally fine gold, enamel and pearl set Lépine pocket watch made by Alliez, Bachelard & Terond Fils in Genève, Switzerland, circa 1832. The open faced case of this watch is crafted from 18 carat gold and has both sides set with pearls, the back with exceptional enamel work. The champlevé face is decorated with gold relief, an engine turned off center time display in the lower part with black Roman hour numerals, outer minute divisions and steel hands. The numbered movement has a verge escapement.
Dial and movement signed.
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Diameter: 42 mm
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Weight: 48 g
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Signed: Alliez, Bachelard & Terond Fils                
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Alliez, Bachelard & Terond Fils were partners from 1820 to circa 1845. The company took the name Alliez, Bachelard & Terond Fils around 1828 and petitioned, together with others, for a new observatory in 1829. The company specialized in watches with champlevé enamel, polychrome enamel paintings, musical watches, repeaters and skeletonized watches, with a full plate as well as Lepiné caliber. They also produced watches for the Italian, French and Spanish markets. Sometimes the order of the names is used inverted.