Geneva, Switzerland

Chevalier et Comp.

Partially verified

Finely decorated watches with slim cases

History

The firm Chevalier & Cie, also known as Chevalier & Comp., was established in Geneva during the 1790s.

The watchmaking company maintained operations in both Geneva and Paris throughout the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Its output included repeating watches with enamel decoration and pearl settings. While historical records mention a Jacob Chevalier working in Geneva, it remains unproven whether he was directly associated with the Chevalier & Cie firm.

The extended history summarises the open references listed under Sources; each statement was checked against the cited passage. Confirm key dates in period documents before relying on them.

Known markings

The firm signed its pieces as Chevalier & Comp. or Chevalier & Cie.

Serial numbers

No serial-number system for this maker is recorded in the cited references.

Collecting significance

The catalogued pieces listed on this page show the kinds of objects auction houses, dealers and museums attribute to this maker; each attribution is the source's own.

In the object catalogue

2 catalogued objects are recorded under Chevalier et Comp. Attributions are as given by each source and are not independent authentication.

Gentleman's Pocket Watch by Chevalier & Comp.Verge & pair-cased watch · c. 1790 - c. 1830
Gold watch with enamelled depiction of two women by a cradleEnamel, form & pendant watch · c. 1400 - c. 1950

Sources & references

Chevalier et Cie. (Genf) - Watch-Wiki - Das Uhrenlexikon, Watch-Wiki, retrieved 2026-11-03 (paraphrased; text © the publisher)
CHEVALIER & COMP. A FINE AND ATTRACTIVE GOLD AND ENAMEL OPENFACE VERGE WATCH, SIGNED CHEVLIER & COMP., NO. 3676, CIRCA 1790 | Christie's, Christie's, retrieved 2026-11-03 (paraphrased; text © the publisher)

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