Swiss thin 18 Carat gold enamel Lépine caliber Bagnolet Circa 1850

Thin pocket watch with extremely thin cylinder movement
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An extremely thin gold enamel Lépine with calibre Bagnolet, probably made in Geneva, Switzerland, circa 1850. The open faced case of this is crafted from 18 Carat gold, is only 5 mm thick and has an engine turned back which has a cartouche in the centre with an engraved landscape scene and small enamel inlays. The engine-turned silver dial has an outer ring with Roman numerals for the hours and filigree Breguet hands. The movement has an extremely flat cylinder escapement, a full plate movement calibre Bagnolet with beautiful and rare decoration and is engraved in two colours gold and silver.
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Diameter: 42 mm
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Weight: 26 g
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Signed: No name