Swiss four-coloured gold verge watch with pearls Circa 1785

Gold open faced pocket watch by Bouvier Frères
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An exquisite Swiss rare and large 18K multi-coloured gold open faced verge pocket watch with pearls, circa 1785.
The case back chased and engraved with a four-coloured gold scene, the back bezel decorated to match, the front bezel pearl-set. Fire gilt verge movement. White enamel dial with Arabic numerals and original pink gold hands. Dial signed, movement signed and numbered, pendant and case numbered, matching numbers on the case and movement.
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Diameter: 47 mm
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Weight: 68 g
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Signed: Bouvier Frères À Genève
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Bouvier Frères has been particularly known for its high-quality automaton watches, which they produced primarily for the English and French markets. They produced pocket watches with the most elaborate gold and enamel decorations.