Bidspirit auction | (275) BORDIER, ENAMELLED GOLD WATCH,

(275) BORDIER, ENAMELLED GOLD WATCH, QUARTER REPEATER, CIRCA 1800 - Base enamelled, bordered by 53 half pearls, depicting a mythological scene. The bezel is decorated with 60 half pearls, the central part and the bezel are engraved with small geometric motifs in champlevé enamel. Blue enamel dial, with Roman numerals: signed: Ld Bordier. Gilded hands, in pierced and engraved brass, Louis XV style. Movement: Quarter repeater, signed: Ld Bordier No. 5107 (Genève). Pillar movement, large pierced and engraved brass balance cock, small silver regulating dial, brass hand, verge escapement, winding and hand setting with keys, chain and fusee, striking work on bell, triggered by pressing the bow. D: 52 mm, H: 19 mm, 97g In 2003, Prof. Curtit wrote in his expertise: Example in perfect state of preservation and function. Since then, the watch has been exhibited in a display case. SHIPPING TO THE USA NOT POSSIBLE DUE TO HIGH CUSTOMS DUTIES. CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS ARE NOT ACCEPTED FOR THIS AUCTION.