Roux, Bordier, Roman & Cie. gold and enamel openface repeating pocket watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
early 19th C.
This early 19th-century Geneva openface repeating pocket watch is documented by the auctioneer as signed Roux Bordier Roman et Cie on the movement. The gold case measures 4.5 cm in diameter, weighs 75.8 grams, and features bezels set with oriental pearls.
According to the source, the mechanism is a fire-gilt verge escapement with chain and fusee. The visible case back displays a finely painted polychrome enamel scene of a classical woman attended by two winged putti against an engine-turned translucent blue enamel background.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Repeating watch
- Origin
- Geneva
- Weight
- 75.8 g
- Diameter
- 4.5 cm
- Movement Type
- Fire gilt verge escapement with chain and fusee
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker Signature
- Roux Bordier Roman et Cie
- Bezel Decoration
- Oriental pearls
- Maker / attribution
- Roux, Bordier, Roman & Cie.
Design
- Visible features
- • Polychrome enamel back case scene showing a seated woman attended by two winged putti on an engine-turned translucent blue ground. • Bezel bordered completely by a continuous row of split seed pearls. • Extended gold pendant stem with a wide oval suspension bow.
- Object Identity and Origin
- This pocket watch is attributed to the Geneva-based makers Roux, Bordier, Roman & Cie. and is associated with the early 19th century by the auction documentation. The movement is reported by the source as being signed "Roux Bordier Roman et Cie."
- Movement and Reported Condition
- The watch utilizes a fire-gilt verge escapement with chain and fusee. The movement and dial are not visible in the provided image. Documented condition issues include minor damage to the enamel of the dial and around the winding hole, as well as a small enamel repair.
- Physical Specifications and Exterior
- The timepiece measures 4.5 cm in diameter and weighs 75.8 grams. The bezels are set with oriental pearls. The case features a polychrome enamel scene on the back depicting a woman accompanied by two winged putti against an engine-turned translucent blue ground.
Identification
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Internal movement and front dial are not shown in the provided photograph.
- Research required: The source reports minor damage to the enamel of the dial and around the winding hole, alongside a small enamel repair.