French gold watch with an engraved image of the Vesuvius Circa 1850

Gold pocket watch by the firm of Girard and Bornand
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A gold French exquisitely engraved keyless pocket watch, circa 1850. This piece showcases a gold case adorned with an engraved depiction, of the volcano Vesuvius with Pompeii in the foreground, on its back. Complementing its striking exterior is a silver dial. Crafted by the watchmaker Girard and Bornand, this watch boasts a gilt movement. The inner case bears the signature of Girard & Bornand à Ste. Croix.
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Diameter: 44 mm
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Signed: Girard & Bornand à Ste. Croix.
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The Girard & Bornand company was based in Sainte-Croix around 1850. Various watches are known by this company, but little is recorded about the company in the archives. In Sainte Croix, several members of the Bornand family were watchmakers. The name Girard is less common in Sainte-Croix.