Swiss gold repoussé and engraved pocket watch Circa 1835

Gold lever watch by Frères Rey & Cie
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A very fine Swiss decorative gold pocket watch, circa 1830-1840. The watch has a steel movement and an enamel dial. The repoussé case is made of gold and adorned with engravings. It was created by the watchmaker firm Rey Frères. The works are signed with the name Frès Ray in a script, followed by A GENEVE. There is also a marking impressed on the watch, which is EG inside a circle.
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Diameter: 38 mm
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Signed: Fes Rey (script) a Genève
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With a long history dating back to the 18th century, Frères Rey & Cie was a well-known Swiss watch manufacturer and retailer. The company was founded in the early 19th century by the Rey brothers, who came from a highly respected watchmaking family in Geneva. Although the workshop was located in Saint-Gervais, the company, unfortunately, had to declare bankruptcy on October 1, 1821. Nevertheless, the Rey brothers’ impact on Swiss watchmaking is still recognized and commemorated today.