TURQUOISE SET GOLD SWISS LEVER – 1830

Signed Scheidler & Bergeon a Geneve
Circa 1830
Diameter 42 mm

£1,380.00

Step into the elegance of the 19th century with the "Turquoise Set ‌Gold Swiss Lever - 1830," ⁢a stunning pocket watch‌ that epitomizes the craftsmanship and artistry of its era. This exquisite timepiece is encased⁣ in a luxurious 18-carat open face case, adorned with intricate three-colour gold decoration and striking turquoise accents on the back and bezels, making it a true collector's gem.​ At its heart lies a keywind gilt Lepine calibre bar movement, featuring ⁣a suspended going barrel, plain cock with a blue steel regulator, and a plain three-arm gilt balance with a ‍blue⁤ steel spiral hairspring, ensuring precision and⁢ reliability. The engine-turned‌ gold dial, signed⁣ by ​the ⁤esteemed Geneve-based watchmakers Scheidler & Bergeon, showcases‍ Roman numerals and elegant blue steel Breguet hands,‍ adding a touch‌ of sophistication. With a diameter ⁤of ⁢42 mm, this pocket watch is not only a ⁢functional timepiece but also a piece‍ of art that can be wound and set‌ through the signed and numbered gold cuvette, reflecting the meticulous attention to detail of its creators circa 1830.

This is a remarkable 19th-century Swiss lever pocket watch that comes in an attractive 18-carat open face case featuring applied three-colour gold decoration and turquoise on the back and bezels. It boasts a keywind gilt Lepine calibre bar movement with suspended going barrel, plain cock with blue steel regulator, and plain three-arm gilt balance with blue steel spiral hairspring, among other features. The engine-turned gold dial is also signed and features Roman numerals complemented with blue steel Breguet hands. This beautiful timepiece is a product of Scheidler & Bergeon, a Geneve-based watchmaker, circa 1830. It has a diameter of 42 mm and can be wound and set through the signed and numbered gold cuvette.

Signed Scheidler & Bergeon a Geneve
Circa 1830
Diameter 42 mm

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