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A large silver pocketwatch by Bovet for the Chinese market,…
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Sydney
Date:
7-Dec-2020
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A large silver pocketwatch by Bovet for the Chinese market, highly ornate gilt and engraved Chinese calibre movement. Lever escapement, keywound movement. Large ruby at balance cock, blued steel screws and winding accents. Signed 'Bovet Feurier 624'. The silver case signed Jdb 1044 and 624, the inside case back engraved with a sunburst surrounding a Chinese symbol, bordered by foliate scroll border. Winding and setting hole. The enamel dial with Roman numerals, blue steel hands and a centre second hand. Switzerland, circa 1840-1860, diameter: 55 mm. Provenance: The collection of Dr Trevor Hyde, Sydney
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Unclassified