A. Boursot. A gold openface quarter repeating lever watch
Geneva, second quarter of 19th century
Gilt bridge calibre movement jeweled to the third wheel, counterpoised right angle lever escapement with bimetallic balance, flat spring, index regulator, repeating on gongs by means of slide on case band, gold cuvette engraved with sentimental scene, pierced for winding and setting, coin edge plain gold case engraved with vacant cartouche. 47mm
Gilt bridge calibre movement jeweled to the third wheel, counterpoised right angle lever escapement with bimetallic balance, flat spring, index regulator, repeating on gongs by means of slide on case band, gold cuvette engraved with sentimental scene, pierced for winding and setting, coin edge plain gold case engraved with vacant cartouche. 47mm
Sold for
US$ 1,500
inc. premium
Footnotes
- Probably by Ami Boursault, active in Geneva from the late 18th to early 19th century.
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