Travelling watch, pocket watch, 3/4 repeater, Bordier, Geneva, c. 1830
Key facts
- Place of manufacture
- Geneva
- Production time
- around 1830
Description
Small table clock with a 3/4 repeater striking two bells, made of fire-gilt bronze, circa 1830, marked ‘Bordier a Genève’ Square, fire-gilt bronze case with a continuous fluted decoration; finely engraved, silver-plated centre section with a mounted enamel dial (small hairline crack in the centre); at 6 o’clock, a cord for activating the repeater. On the reverse, two small, fold-out feet, as well as the opening for winding and setting the clock, and the sound aperture. Fine Swiss movement with open work (3/4 repeater) and cylinder escapement, marked ‘Bordier a Genève’ no. 65916; whilst it runs, it should nevertheless be cleaned, as the balance wheel does not run quite smoothly. Dimensions Height: 21.5 cm Width: 16 cm