EDOUARD JUVET, FLEURIER - Lot 31

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EDOUARD JUVET, FLEURIER - Lot 31
EDOUARD JUVET, FLEURIER No. 36705 Mid-19th century Enameled gold watch, made for the Chinese market, depicting Titus and Berenice Case: round on hinge, fully enameled, the edge decorated with white flower motifs on a red background, the back depicting the scene of Titus and Berenice, gold bowl with finely chased decoration, two square key winding, numbered inside "36705". Dial: white enamel with Roman numerals for the hours and Arabic numerals for the minutes, central second hand, railway minute track Movement: mechanical with key winding, Chinese caliber finely decorated with foliate and stylized motifs, suspended barrel, mirror-steel balance wheel, flat balance spring, duplex escapement, advance/delay adjustment racket on the balance bridge, signature on the plate "Edouard Juvet, Fleurier". Diam. 55 mm Gross weight 125,4 g EDOUARD JUVET, Fleurier Mid 19th century Gold and enamel watch made for the Chinese market depicting Titus and Berenice The scene of this watch depicts Titus' farewell to Berenice, a classic event in ancient Rome. At the height of the Judean War in 66 A.D., the future emperor Titus falls in love with a Judean princess, Berenice, whom he wants to marry, but their love will be sacrificed in the face of the raison d'état, inspiring many playwrights such as Corneille and Racine. Condition report given for information only: Sold as is, without warranty Good overall condition, with a slight lack of enamel on the reverse at 2 o'clock. Condition report given as an indication: Sold as is, without warranty Good general condition with a small lack of enamel at 2 on the back
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