Chevalier & Compagnie 18k (750 thousandths) yellow gold gousset watch with an enameled dial bordered by a blue, white and gold enamel border. The back is a circular miniature on a blue guilloche enamel background on which is painted an antiquisite country scene. Small cracks in the enamel. Enamel details at the ring. Mechanical watch with manual winding key (missing). Enamel dial with Roman numerals and minute division. Mechanical untested Diameter: 5.3 cm Gross weight: 85.7 g.

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