Geneva, Nov 10, 2024

LOT 518

LEO JUVET, SWITZERLAND, PAIR OF SMALL POCKET WATCHES IN SILVER MADE FOR THE CHINESE MARKET, SILVER

CHF 2,000 - 4,000

HKD 18,000 - 36,000 / USD 2,400 - 4,700 / EUR 2,200 - 4,300

Sold: CHF 4,500

A very fine, small, silver, manual wind open face, key-winding matching pair of silver pocket watches with center-seconds, white enamel dial, blued steel ovoid hands.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched
Movement: 3-6*

Good

Slightly oxidized

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Brand Leo Juvet, Switzerland

Year Circa 1875

Case No. 220311/ 220312

Diameter 46 mm.

Caliber 16''', 15 jewels, gilded and entirely foliate engraved, "Chinese" calibre, free-standing barrel, counterpoised lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator.

Signature Dial, case and movement

Accessories Accompanied by the original Juvet red morocco fitted case and two Juvet keys.

Notes

Although most of the watches and snuffboxes destined for the Chinese market were made in pairs, the majority of them were separated. It is rare to find a pair still together and in such good condition. JUVET One of the important Swiss horological families working for the Chinese market. Edouard Juvet (1820-1883) established his workshop in Buttes in 1842, but in 1844 moved to Fleurier. He began making "Chinese" watches in 1856. Edouard's sons Ami-Louis and Léo travelled to China to work in the family firm. In Shanghai, the Juvets were rivaled only by the Bovets, yet the two families maintained friendly relations. The Maison Juvet prospered, opening branches in Tien-Tsin and Saigon. In 1873, Edouard Juvet registered a trademark in Chinese characters which was used on the company's products.