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Lot 116

Bovet. A very fine enameled gold center seconds cylinder watch for the Chinese Market
No. 211, first quarter 19th century

12 June 2012, 13:00 EDT
Los Angeles

US$60,000 - US$70,000

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Bovet. A very fine enameled gold center seconds cylinder watch for the Chinese Market

No. 211, first quarter 19th century
Gilt bridge calibre movement with going barrel, profusely chased with foliate scrolls, plain three arm balance with end stone in blued chaton, index regulator, latched gilt cuvette engraved "Bovet" in Chinese characters, white enamel dial with fifth seconds ring enclosing roman chapters, gold hands, case with champlevé pendant and bezels enclosing finely painted scene of couple in classical dress in mountain landscape. 57mm

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The Bovet family of Fleurier are perhaps the best known 19th century makers of watches destined for export to China. The partnership among the brothers Edouard, Fréderic, Alphonse and Gustave Bovet was founded in 1822, specifically for trade through the port of Canton. The family remained in control of the company until it was sold in the 1860's.

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