Swiss gold and silver pocket watch with opal cabochons Circa 1870

Gold and silver pocket watch with enamel and imitation stones
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A Swiss 18 carat gold and silver pocket watch with imitation stones made by Bordier in Geneva, circa 1870. It has a mechanical movement with cock and fusee and a verge escapement. The white enamel dial shows signs of wear and features Roman numerals, an outer railway minute track with Arabic five minute numerals, and Louis XV style hands set with imitation stones, some missing. The case is crafted from 18 carat yellow gold and silver and decorated with colourless imitation stones, enamel detailing on a guilloché background, and opal cabochons. The watch has minor damage and some missing parts.
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Diameter: 40 mm
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Weight: 45.7 g
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Signed: Bordier, Genève
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Bordier
The Bordier family had a long history in Genevan watchmaking, with roots dating back to the late 16th century. In the late 18th century, around 1780, the prominent pocket watchmaking firm Frères Bordier was founded by Denis and Isaac Bordier and was active in Geneva from 1787 to 1810.
The family business, operating under names such as Roman Bordier & Cie. and Bordier Frères, likely ended with the deaths of key members and shifts in industry practices.
Their work is often found in antique auctions and museum collections, with documented pieces dating from the 1790’s to around 1830.