169 lots

LOT 401

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

PERY WATCH Co, Swiss, circa 1930.

18-carat gold pencil, with a built-in watch. The watch is set on the upper part of the engine turned pencil. Mat silver dial with Arabic numerals. Blued steel ' moderne' hands. Rhodium plated movement, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement with cut bimetallic balance. In good condition. Dim.100x10x7 mm.

HKD 7,500 - 9,000

CHF 1,500 - 1,800

Sold: HKD 7,475

LOT 402

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Chronometro Cyma - Tavannes Watch Co, Swiss, circa 1930.

Good 18-carat gold 'Art Deco' watch. Double body 'bassine pincée' engine turned case, foliage garlands, chiselled on the bezel and the edge of the back, finely engraved with an 'Art Deco' decoration. Mat silver dial with applied Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds. Gilt metal 'cathedrales hands. Rhodium plated keyless 18"' movement, 16 jewels, with straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance and Breguet balance spring. In very good condition. Diam. 49 mm.

HKD 2,500 - 3,000

CHF 500 - 600

Sold: HKD 4,600

LOT 403

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Longines, Swiss, circa 1920.

18-carat gold hunting cased watch with chronograph, tachometer and minute recorder. Four body 'demi-bassine' polished case. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Arabic numerals, outer double tachometer scales calculated for 100 and 1' 000 meters. Subsidiary second and 30 minute register. Blued steel 'spade' hands. Gilt brass 18- keyless movement, 24 jewels, straight line lever escapement with cut bimetallic balance and Breguet balance spring. In good condition. Diam. 52 mm.

HKD 3,000 - 4,000

CHF 600 - 800

Sold: HKD 16,100

LOT 404

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1920.

14-carat gold and enamel 'Art Deco' flat watch. Four body 'bassine pincée' engraved case, the engine turned back with a 'champlevé' green enamelled decoration. Gold cuvette. Mat gilt dial with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. Gilt brass keyless 17- movement, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement with bimetallic balance and Breguet balance spring. In good condition. Diam. 50 mm.

HKD 3,000 - 4,000

CHF 600 - 800

Sold: HKD 5,520

LOT 405

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1930.

Elegant 18-carat gold hunting cased dress watch. Massive four body polished case with a chiselled garland on the band, the cover and the back with reeded edges. Gilt brass cuvette. Unusual mother of pearl dial with applied gold Breguet numerals and subsidiary seconds. Gilt brass Breguet hands. Gilt brass 19- keyless movement, 18 jewels, with straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance and Breguet balance spring. In very good condition. Diam. 49 mm.

HKD 18,000 - 20,000

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

Sold: HKD 25,300

LOT 406

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Patek Philippe & Cie, No 114459, specially made for Louis Hainz, Prague, circa 1910.

Good 18-carat gold hunting case fob watch. Massive four body 'pomme et filet' polished case. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Breguet numerals and subsidiary seconds. Gold Louis XV hands. Fine 12- gilt brass keyless movement, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement 'à moustache', cut bimetallic balance and Breguet balance spring. In very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

HKD 12,000 - 15,000

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: HKD 50,600

LOT 407

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Paul MATELOT, Liège, Swiss, circa 1920.

Very elegant 18-carat three coloured gold fob watch. The very slim 'bassine pincée' case with alternate yellow, rose and red strips, large bezel. Silvered dial bearing the signature with Breguet numerals, paste-set blued steel Breguet hands. Keyless rhodium plated 9.5- movement, 'faussescôtes' decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance with blued steel Breguet balance spring. In very good condition. Diam. 29 mm.

HKD 10,000 - 12,500

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

LOT 408

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Anonymous, Suisse, circa 1900.

Good 18-carat three coloured gold fob watch. Four body 'demi-bassine' case with 'vermicelli' engine turned decoration, the back with chiselled gentians over a mat background. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Arabic numerals. Gilt metal Louis XVI hands. Keyless 10- gilt brass movement, 10 jewels, cylinder escapement, three armed plain brass balance. In very good condition. Diam. 27 mm.

HKD 1,500 - 2,000

CHF 300 - 350

Sold: HKD 5,060

LOT 409

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

MOVADO, Swiss, circa 1930.

Good 18-carat gold and enamel oval 'Art Deco' fob watch. Massive oval case enamelled overall with a blue translucent enamel over engine turning, the bezel and the back with a Greek key-border. Mat gilt dial with blue Arabic numerals blued steel ' triangles opposés' hands. Rhodium plated 8"' keyless movement, 15 jewels, with straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance with self compensated balance spring. In very good condition. Dim. 40x24 mm.

HKD 8,000 - 10,000

CHF 1,500 - 1,800

LOT 410

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Tiffany, New York, No 106936, Swiss, circa 1898.

Good 18-carat gold and enamel fob watch. Three body bassine case, decorated overall with gold scrolls over a blue 'champlevé' enamelled background. Gold cuvette engraved with a dedication. Gold dial, bearing the signature, with gilt Arabic numerals painted on a blue translucent enamel over engine turning. Gilt metal Louix XV hands. Nickel plated keyless movement, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement with cut bimetallic balance. In very good condition. Diam. 25 mm.

HKD 10,000 - 12,000

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

LOT 411

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1880.

Fine 18-carat gold and enamel hunting cased fob watch. Four body 'bassine', amati and engraved case , the back with an enamel painted lake landscape, cows on the foreground, outer 'champlevé' decoration, the cover with two painted kittens on a straw hat, playing with butterflies. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring (hair cracks). Blued steel 'spade' hands. Keyless 11.5-, gilt brass movement, 10 jewels, cylinder escapement, three armed plain brass balance. In very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

HKD 10,000 - 12,500

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

Sold: HKD 9,200

LOT 412

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1900.

18-carat gold and enamel pearl set hunting cased fob watch. Three body 'demi-bassine, carrure ronde' case, cover and back set with split pearls on the edge, the translucent red enamel over engine turning with ' paillonné' decoration (hair cracks on the cover). Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gilt metal Louis XV hands. Keyless 10- gilt brass movement, 10 jewels, cylinder escapement, three armed plain brass balance. In very good condition. Diam. 28 mm.

HKD 13,000 - 15,000

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: HKD 9,200

LOT 413

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1900.

Good 18-carat gold and enamel ruby set fob watch. Four body 'demi-bassine' case, decorated overall with a painted enamel simulating marble, the back set at the centre with a small ruby. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with blue Arabic numerals. Gilt metal Louis XV hands. Keyless 10- gilt brass movement, 10 jewels, cylinder escapement, three armed plain brass balance. In very good condition. Diam. 27 mm.

HKD 10,000 - 12,500

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

LOT 414

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1900.

Rare 18-carat gold button hole diamond set watch for the Chinese market. The movement is set in a Geneva ball with rose diamond set bezel, raised gold button with chiselled Chinese character at the other end. White enamel dial with Arabic numerals. Gold ' spade' hands. Geneva ball type gilt brass double level, 4,5- movement wond by the revolving bezel, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement with cut bimetallic balance. In very good condition. Diam. 18 mm.

HKD 8,000 - 10,000

CHF 1,500 - 2,000

Sold: HKD 7,475

LOT 415

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1900.

Good silver and gold button-hole watch. Paul Schallenberg Patent, No 9802 dated March 23rd 1895, La Chaux-de-Fonds. Double body silver polished case, the raised small dial with gold bezel. White enamel dial with Arabic numerals. Blued steel ' spade' hands. Nickel plated keyless 9- movement, 'fausses-côtes' decoration, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement and cut bimetallic balance. In very good condition. Diam. 27 mm.

HKD 2,000 - 2,500

CHF 400 - 500

Sold: HKD 3,220

LOT 416

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1920.

Fine 18-carat gold and enamel fob watch with an ' Art nouveau' clip. Triple body 'bassine pincée' case, the back with a translucent grey enamelled ring over engine turning, white 'champlevé' enamelled filet and further chiselled foliage decoration. Gold cuvette. Gold 'Art nouveau' clip, set with a split pearl. Engine turned gilt dial with Breguet numerals, blued steel 'spade' hands. Gilt brass keyless 10- movement, 8 jewels, with cylinder escapement and plain brass three armed balance. In very good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

HKD 7,500 - 10,000

CHF 1,500 - 2,000

Sold: HKD 5,520

LOT 417

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1900.

Good 18-carat gold diamond set fob watch with a diamond set clip. Massive four body polished case, the back with a fine applied rose diamond set monogram. Gold cuvette. Fine gold rose diamond set dragoon clip. White enamel dial with Arabic numerals. Gilt Louis XV hands. Gilt brass 9- keyless movement, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement with cut bimetallic balance. In very good condition. Diam. 26 mm.

HKD 12,000 - 15,000

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: HKD 10,925

LOT 418

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1900.

Good 18-carat gold and enamel fob watch. Four body engraved case, an angel winged head painted on the enamel back. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Arabic numerals. Gold Louis XV hands. Gilt brass keyless 9- movement, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement with plain brass three armed balance. In very good condition. Diam. 24 mm.

HKD 5,000 - 6,000

CHF 1,000 - 1,200

Sold: HKD 4,370

LOT 419

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Depollier W. Corp., Swiss, circa 1930.

Good 14-carat gold and enamel rectangular Art-Deco folding cased travelling watch. Four body case with black enamelled bow and sapphire set push piece, the covers with a light green translucent enamel over engine turning and a black enamel frame. Mat silver dial with Arabic numerals. Blued steel ' modern mixte' hands. Rhodium plated movement, 15 jewels straight line lever escapement, with cut bimetallic balance, three adjustments. In very good condition. 43 x 22 mm.

HKD 10,000 - 12,000

CHF 2,000 - 2,400

Sold: HKD 12,650

LOT 420

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

W. Schmid, Swiss, made in the 1950's.

Good 18-carat gold coin watch set in a $ 10.- coin dated 1894 and framed in a medallion. The coins opens by means of a push piece on the reeded edge of the medallion revelling the mat gold dial with Roman numerals, blued steel 'bâton' hands. Gilt brass 8.5- keyless movement, 'fausses-côtes' decoration, 17 jewels, straight line leaver escapement, monometallic balance with self-compensating balancespring. In very good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

HKD 18,000 - 20,000

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

LOT 421

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Piaget, Swiss, made in the 1950's.

Good 18-carat gold coin watch set in a $ 20.- coin dated 1903 with a gold chain. The coins opens by means of a push piece on the reeded band, revealing the white enamel dial with black indexes. Blued steel 'bâton' hands. Rhodium plated 8 1/2- keyless '9p' caliber movement, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance with self-compensating balance-spring, adjusted to temperature and 5 positions. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

HKD 18,000 - 20,000

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

Sold: HKD 34,500

LOT 422

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Record Watch Co-S.A. Tramelan, Swiss, circa 1900.

Silver Sector Watch, Swiss patent N° 27961. Four body case with 'art nouveau' pendant, the back with a cabaret scene. Silver cuvette. White enamel dial with Arabic sectors for hours and minutes (restored and hair cracks). Unmatching hands. Shaped gilt brass keyless movement, 15 jewels, straight line leaver escapement with cut bimetallic balance and Breguet balance spring. In good condition. Dim. 73 x 60 mm.

HKD 10,000 - 11,000

CHF 2,000 - 2,200

LOT 423

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

COURVOISIER & Fres, Swiss, circa 1850.

Fine 18-carat gold pendant watch in the Renaissance style, with a clip. Four body engraved case framed in a chiselled scrolled decoration with a chain and charms, the back engine turned with an engraved bunch of flowers, chiselled edges. Gold cuvette. Gold contemporary chiselled engraved and engine turned clip. Mat gilt dial with Roman numerals, the centre engraved with flowers. Gilt metal Gothic hands. Gilt brass bar movement, 4 jewels, cylinder escapement with plain brass three armed balance. In good condition. Dim. 105 X 40 mm.

HKD 9,000 - 11,000

CHF 1,800 - 2,200

Sold: HKD 10,350

LOT 424

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1900.

Good 15-carat gold pearl set button-hole watch. Paul SCHALLENBERG Patent, No 9802 dated march 23rd 1895, La Chaux-de-Fonds. Double body polished case, the raised small dial with split pearl set bezel. White enamel dial with Arabic numerals. Blued steel ' spade' hands. Nickel plated keyless 9- movement , 'fausses cotes' decoration, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement and cut bimetallic balance. In very good condition. Diam. 26 mm.

HKD 7,000 - 9,000

CHF 1,400 - 1,600

Sold: HKD 6,900

LOT 425

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

LONGINES, Swiss, circa 1910.

Good 18-carat gold hunting cased minute repeating watch with chronograph and minute recorder. Massive four body 'demi bassine' polished case. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Breguet numerals, outer second ring, 30 minute recorder and subsidiary seconds. Gold 'pear' hands. Gilt brass keyless 18- movement, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring, striking on gongs by means of a slide on the band. In very good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

HKD 22,000 - 28,000

CHF 4,500 - 5,500

Sold: HKD 48,300

LOT 426

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

ZENITH, Swiss, circa 1910.

Good 18-carat gold hunting cased minute repeating ' grande sonnerie` clock watch with carillon. Massive four body 'demi bassine' polished case, a pink gold applied monogram on the back. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel 'pear' hands. Fine gilt brass keyless 19- double train movement, 30 Jewels, the barrels loaded alternately, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. 'Grande sonnerie' and minute repeating on three gongs by means of a push piece on the band. In very good condition. Diam. 56 mm.

HKD 75,000 - 90,000

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

Sold: HKD 74,750

LOT 427

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

AUDEMARS Fres, Brassus et Genève, Swiss, circa 1910.

18-carat gold hunting case quarter repeating watch with automaton Jacks. Four body 'demi bassine' engine turned case an escutchon engraved on the cover in a decorated frame. Gold cuvette. Small 'coquille d'oeuf' dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. Steel 'spade' hands. Dial plate with three coloured jack automated applied on each side of the dial on a green translucent enamel over engine turning, striking the quarters on two bells. Gilt brass keyless 20- movement, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs by means of a pushpiece on the band. In very good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

HKD 22,500 - 25,000

CHF 4,500 - 5,000

Sold: HKD 50,600

LOT 428

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1820.

Good 18-carat gold quarter repeating musical watch. Three body 'Empire' engine turned case, with reeded band. Gilt brass cuvette. Engine turned gold dial with 'champlevé' Roman numerals. Gold Breguet hands. Gilt brass double train movement with free standing barrels inverted cylinder escapement, plain brass three armed balance. Repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant. Musical train with pointed disc and vibrating steel blades. In very good condition. Diam. 58 mm.

LOT 429

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1820.

Unusual 18-carat gold jumping hour watch with calendar. Three body 'Empire' engine turned case. Gilt brass cuvette. Engine turned dial with jumping hour and date apertures, minute chapter ring and subsidiary off-set seconds. Gilt brass later single Breguet hand. Gilt brass bar movement, three jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three armed balance. In good condition. Diam. 54 mm.

HKD 15,000 - 20,000

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: HKD 32,200

LOT 430

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1820.

Good 18-carat gold quarter repeating musical watch. Three body 'Empire' engine turned case, with reeded band. Gilt brass cuvette. Engine turned silver dial with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. Gilt brass double train movement with free standing barrels inverted cylinder escapement, plain brass three armed balance. Repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant. Musical train with pointed disc and vibrating steel blades. In very good condition. Diam. 58 mm.

HKD 30,000 - 40,000

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

LOT 431

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Hub. Sarton à Liège, circa 1790.

Rare and fine 18-carat gold quarter dumb repeating watch. Massive double body polished case with secret opener and invisible hinges. White enamel dial with Arabic numerals. Gold 'sun' hands. Gilt brass dust cap. Gilt brass full plate movement with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, cylinder escapement, plain brass three armed balance, continental cock with polished steel endpiece, striking on the case with two massive polished steel hammers. In very good condition. Diam. 61 mm.

HKD 25,000 - 40,000

CHF 5,000 - 8,000

Sold: HKD 27,600

LOT 432

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1820.

Good 18-carat gold quarter repeating musical watch. Three body 'Empire' engine turned case. Gilt brass cuvette. Engine turned gold dial with 'champlevé' enamelled Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. Gilt brass double train movement with free standing barrels inverted cylinder escapement, plain brass three armed balance. Repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant. Musical train with pointed disc and vibrating steel blades. In very good condition. Diam. 58 mm.

HKD 30,000 - 40,000

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: HKD 29,900

LOT 433

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Prevost Frères à Toulouse, Swiss, circa 1820.

Good 18-carat gold quarter repeating musical watch. Three body 'Empire' polished case with reeded band. Gilt brass cuvette. Engine turned silver dial with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. Gilt brass partly skeletonized double train movement with going barrels inverted cylinder escapement, plain brass three armed balance. Repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant. Musical train with pointed disc and vibrating steel blades. In very good condition. Diam. 60 mm.

HKD 30,000 - 40,000

Sold: HKD 27,600

LOT 434

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1820.

Good 18-carat gold quarter repeating musical watch. Three body 'Empire' engine turned case. Gilt brass cuvette. Engine turned gold dial with 'champlevé' enamelled Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. Gilt brass double train movement with free standing barrels inverted cylinder escapement, plain brass three armed balance. Repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant. Musical train with pointed disc and vibrating steel blades. In very good condition. Diam. 60 mm.

HKD 30,000 - 40,000

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: HKD 32,200

LOT 435

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1780.

Three coloured 18-carat gold diamond set watch. Double body case with rose diamond set bezel, fine three coloured gold, rose diamond set, allegorical scene, chiselled on the back, over amati background. Later white enamel dial with Arabic numerals. Later blued steel Breguet hand. Gilt brass full plate movement with conical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain brass three armed balance, continental cock and polished steel end piece. In good condition. Diam. 49 mm.

HKD 20,000 - 30,000

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

LOT 436

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

VINDEMILL, London, Swiss, Circa 1750.

Unusual silver case watch with 'libertine' enamel medaillon. Four body silver case engraved over all with scrolls a n s inhabited foliage, a portrait of Cleopatra in the manner of Huauds painted on an enamel medaillon (rubbed) inset on the opening back, the reverse painted with an erotic scene of a gentleman producing magic out of his hat. Silver champleve dial with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Blued steel poker hands. Gilt brass full plate movement with Egyptian pillars, verge escapement plain three armed steel balance, English style cock, pierced and engraved with a mask and inhabited foliage. In good condition. Diam. 58 mm.

HKD 20,000 - 30,000

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

LOT 437

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

D E Y à Paris, circa 1720

Gold silver Regence onion. Double body polished case. White enamel dial with embossed Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gilt brass Louis XV hands. Very fine gilt brass full plate movement, the back plate with a decorative silver rim, silver elaborated hexagonal pillars, verge escapement, plain brass three armed balance, silver continental cock with garnet endstone. In very good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

HKD 7,500 - 10,000

CHF 1,500 - 1,800

LOT 438

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Fran. Friex à Anvers, circa 1765.

Very fine 18-carat gold pair cased watch. Outer double body engine turned case in a basket work pattern. Plain double body polished inner case. Embroidered small lace with the name of the Borrekens family inside the outer case. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gold Louis XV hands. Gilt brass full plate movement with baluster pillars, applied pierced and engraved decoration on the back plate, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain brass three armed balance with mock pendulum, fine Dutch silver cock with semi-circular aperture and engraved fabulous animals, garnet endstone. In very good condition. Diam. 50 mm.

HKD 25,000 - 40,000

CHF 5,000 - 8,000

Sold: HKD 41,400

LOT 439

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

LE ROY à Paris, Swiss, dated 8/79 (sept. 1779)

Two coloured 18-ct gold and enamel rose diamond set pair cased watch. Gilt metal glazed protecting case. Double body case with rose diamond set bezel, the back centered with a chiselled, rose diamond set basket of flowers over amati background, translucent blue enamel frame over engine turning and outer rose diamond set garland. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Rose diamond set Louis XV hands. Gilt brass full plate movement with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement with plain brass three armed balance continental cock and polished steel end piece. In good condition. Diam. 44 mm.

HKD 20,000 - 22,500

CHF 4,000 - 4,500

LOT 440

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1790.

Fine 18-carat gold and enamel pearl set watch with a gold and seed pearl enamelled contemporary chatelaine. Double body `directoir` case with split pearl set bezel, the pendant with enamel decoration, a very fine small painted enamel scene of a sportsman and his horse nearby a fountain, further enamelled decoration (very slightly restored) with inlaid split pearls. Two element gold and enamel chatelaine with two charms, a seal and a key. White enamel dial with Arabic numerals (slightly restored). Later gilt hands. Gilt brass full plate movement with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement with plain brass three armed balance, continental cock and polished steel endpiece. In good condition. Diam. 49 mm.

HKD 40,000 - 60,000

CHF 8,000 - 12,000

LOT 441

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1775.

Three coloured 18-carat gold quarter dumb repeating watch with a gold chatelaine. Double body engraved case, the bezel with a chiselled garland, the engine turned black with a similar decoration and centred with a very small chiselled allegorical evocation of love. Slightly later gold chatelaine with a key, a seed pearl cross, a small seal, a cloisonne enamelled small book with Arabic inscription and a seed pearl set charm. White enamel dial with Arabic numerals restored). Gold poker hands. Gilt brass full plate movement with conical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement with plain brass three armed balance, continental cock and polished steel endpiece, quarter repeating on the case. In good condition. Diam. 44 mm.

HKD 20,000 - 25,000

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 442

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1770.

Good three coloured 18-carat gold watch with contemporary French 18-carat gold chatelaine bearing the Julien ALATERRE Fermier General mark, seal and a key. Double body engraved case, the bezel chiselled with a floral decoration. Gardening trophies and further floral decoration chiselled on the back. The four element chased chatelaine with trophies and an allegorical evocation of love and fidelity. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring (slightly chipped around the winding hole). Gold Louis XV hands. Gilt brass full plate movement with baluster pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement with plain brass three armed balance, continental cock and polished steel endpiece. In very good condition. Diam. 42 mm.

HKD 50,000 - 60,000

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 443

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Anonymous, French, circa 1775 (Jean-Baptiste FOUACHE & Dominique COMPANT Fermiers Généraux marks)

Good three coloured 18-carat gold watch with contemporary gilt brass chatelaine. Double body engraved case, the bezel with a'perlé' decoration, a chiselled allegorical evocation of love and fidelity on the back with outer gold dotted decoration. Five element chatelaine with similar multicoloured chiselled gilt decoration. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring (hair cracks.) Gilt metal Louis XV hands. Gilt brass full plate movement with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement with plain brass three armed balance, continental cock and polished steel endpiece. In very good condition. Diam. 42 mm.

HKD 6,000 - 8,000

CHF 1,200 - 1,600

Sold: HKD 8,625

LOT 444

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Anonymous, Swiss, "GT" patented system, circa 1890.

Good 18-carat gold digital watch. Massive triple body 'pomme et filet grande gouge' engine turned case, the back engraved with an escutchon framed by foliage and animal's heads. Gold engine turned cuvette. Silver engine turned dial with gilt floral and foliage decoration, apertures for hours and minutes, with a subsidiary dial for seconds. Gilt brass keyless 18"' movement, cylinder escapement with plain three armed balance. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

HKD 18,000 - 20,000

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

Sold: HKD 27,600

LOT 445

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

AELKINGTON & Cie ltd, England, hallmarked 1896.

18-carat gold pocket chronometer with 52 1/2 minute carrusel regulator. Massive four body 'bassine et filet' polished case. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel 'pear' hands. Three quarter plate gilt brass decorated 19-movement with going barrel, 18 jewels, the lateral lever escapement with cut bimetallic balance, is set on a 52 1/2 minute revolving carriage. In good condition. Diam. 50 mm.

HKD 30,000 - 40,000

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: HKD 43,700

LOT 446

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1870.

Fine 18-carat gold and enamel hunting cased watch with the portrait and the coat of arms of Charles XV King of Sweden and Norway. Massive four body 'bassine et filet' case, the cover with the enamel portrait of Charles XV painted 'en grisaille' after the painting by Kiorbee with outer champleve enamelled decoration, the back painted with the coat of arms and a similar decoration. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and subsidiary seconds. Gold ' spade' hands. Nickel plated keyless 18- movement, 'fausses cotes' decoration, 15 jewels, equilibrated straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance with Breguet balance spring. In very good condition. Diam. 49 mm.

HKD 30,000 - 40,000

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

LOT 447

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

LOUIS HAINZ, Prague, circa 1900.

Gold 14-carat gold watch. Massive four body case with festooned band, the back finely chiselled by Georges HANTZ depicting the rapt of Europe, further rocaille decoration in the Louis XV style. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and subsidiary seconds. Gold Louis XV hands. Gilt brass 18- keyless movement, 18 jewels, straight line leaver escapement, cut bimetallic balance with Breguet balance spring. In very good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

HKD 14,000 - 16,000

CHF 2,800 - 3,200

Sold: HKD 23,000

LOT 448

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Musson à Paris, Swiss, circa 1780.

18-carat three coloured gold and enamel watch. Double body engraved case, fine small painted enamel oval portrait of a lady in the middle of the back within a red translucent enamel frame, outer chiselled cast-symbols of love and fidelity over a blue enamel background, further green enamelled decoration (restorations). White enamel dial with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gold Louis XV hands. Gilt brass full plate movement with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement with plain brass three armed balance, continental cock and polished steel endpiece. Good condition. Diam. 41 mm.

HKD 9,000 - 10,000

CHF 1,800 - 2,000

LOT 449

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

L'EPINE à Paris, Swiss, circa 1775.

18-ct gold and enamel watch. Double body engraved case chiselled with a floral decoration, an engraved monogramme on the back over a blue background. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring (restored). Gilt metal Louis XV hands. Gilt brass full plate movement with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement with plain brass three armed balance, continental cock and polished steel endpiece. In good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

HKD 6,000 - 7,500

CHF 1,200 - 1,500

Sold: HKD 5,750

LOT 450

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Tho. Gray, Sackville street, London, circa 1790.

Fine 18-carat gold and enamel pearl set watch. Double body case, the split pearl set bezel with blue and white 'champlevé' enamelled decoration, the back of blue translucent enamel over engine turning with split pearls set on the edge. White enamel dial with Arabic numerals. Gold 'arrow' hands. Gilt brass full plate movement with cylindrical pillars, 'fusée' and chain, verge escapement, plain three armed polished steel balance, English cock with diamond endstone. In very good condition. Diam. 47 mm.

HKD 25,000 - 40,000

CHF 5,000 - 8,000

Sold: HKD 25,300

LOT 451

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1790.

18-carat gold and enamel pearl set watch. Double body case with pearl set bezel, the back of blue translucent enamel over engine turning with split pearls set on the edge, 'champlevé' enamelled decoration on the pendant (restorations). White enamel dial with Arabic numerals. Gold unmatching hands. Gilt brass full plate movement with cylindrical pillars, 'fusée' and chain, verge escapement, plain three armed brass balance, continental cock and polished steel endpiece. Diam 50 mm.

HKD 20,000 - 30,000

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

LOT 452

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1840.

Good 18-carat gold double dial independant sweep second watch. Four body 'Empire' engine turned case with reeded band. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial, two chapter rings with Roman numerals, outer independant second ring and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. Gilt brass double train bar movement, 29 jewels, going barrels, swan neck lateral leaver escapement, cut bimetallic balance, independant sweep second train after Moïse Pouzait. In good condition. Diam. 50 mm.

HKD 10,000 - 12,500

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

Sold: HKD 25,300

LOT 453

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1800.

Fine 18-carat gold and enamel diamond set fob watch with short chatelaine. Four body 'demi bassine' case with reeded band, the blue enamel back with gilt decoration and rose diamond inlaid rosette at the centre. Gold cuvette. Fine short 18-carat gold chatelaine with a rose diamond inlaid flower on a blue enamelled medaillon beneath a blued enamel ribbon. White enamel dial with Roman numerals (hair crack). Blued steel Breguet hands. Gilt brass bar movement, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three armed balance. In very good condition. Diam. 28 mm.

HKD 12,500 - 15,000

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: HKD 10,925

LOT 454

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

H. REDART & Fils à Genève, circa 1860.

Good 18-carat gold bloodstone mounted fob watch with a matching key. Four body 'demi bassine` case with reeded band and bloodstone back. Gold cuvette. Bloodstone dial with gilt Roman numerals. Gold Breguet hands. Gilt brass bar movement, 10 jewels, cylinder escapement with plain brass three armed balance. In very good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

HKD 12,500 - 15,000

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: HKD 11,500

LOT 455

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1790.

Fine 18-carat gold navette shaped calendar ring watch. The watch is set on the ring with a split pearl set bezel. White enamel dial with Breguet numerals subsidiary dials on each side for the seconds and the dates. Gold arrow hands. Brass shaped full plate movement with conical pillars going barrel, cylinder escapement with plain brass three armed balance. In good condition, the movement needs to be overhauld. 35x20mm.

HKD 25,000 - 30,000

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: HKD 32,200

LOT 456

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

L.U. CHOPARD à Genève, made in the 1960's.

18-carat gold coin watch set in a gold $10.- coin dated 1900. The coins opens by means of a sapphire set push piece on the reeded band, reveling the mat silver dial with black indexes. 'Baton' hands. Gilt brass 8.5"' keyless movement, 'fausses cotes' decoration, 17 jewels, straight line leaver escapement, monometallic balance with self compensated balance spring. In very good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

HKD 17,500 - 20,000

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

Sold: HKD 23,000

LOT 457

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

VACHERON CONSTANTIN à Genève, Swiss, made in the 1950's.

18-carat gold coin watch set in a gold $20.- coin dated 1889. The coins opens by means of a push piece hidden on the reeded band, reveling the gold dial with black indexes. 'Baton' blued steel hands. Rhodium plated 8.5"' keyless movement, 'fausses côtes' decoration, bearing the Geneva quality mark, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement with monometallic balance and self compensated balance spring, adjusted, to heat, cold isochronism and five positions. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

HKD 18,000 - 20,000

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

Sold: HKD 39,100

LOT 458

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

COURVOISIER & Comp. à la Chaux-de-Fonds, Swiss, circa 1830.

Unusual 18-carat gold hunting cased very flat pocket chronometer. Five body case with chiselled edges, pendant and bow, the engine turned back with engraved scrolls and flowers, the cover engraved with a view of the Messine's harbour and further foliage and floral decoration. Gold cuvette engraved with an equation of time table. Mat silver dial with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds and engraved with a castle on the seaside. Breguet hands. Very unusual gilt brass extra flat movement, 12 jewels, going barrel, pivoted detent escapement with cut bimetallic balance. In good condition. Diam. 45 mm.

HKD 9,000 - 11,000

CHF 1,800 - 2,200

Sold: HKD 13,800

LOT 459

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1840.

18-carat gold and enamel extra flat watch with " Bagnolet' caliber. Three body case with reeded band, the engraved back with scrolls, floral and vine-branch champleve enamelled decoration (restored). White enamel dial with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. Very flat gilt brass inverted movement, 8 jewels, the train of wheel and the cylinder escapement sunk, below the dial on the single, plate engraved with scrolls and flowers. In good condition. Diam. 40 mm.

HKD 9,000 - 10,000

CHF 1,800 - 2,000

Sold: HKD 8,625

LOT 460

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1900.

18-carat gold and enamel fob watch. Four body 'demi bassine' case, bezel and back with painted flowers over a green enamel background ( restorations). Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Blued steel 'spade' hands. Gilt brass 11- keyless movement, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement with plain brass three armed balance. In good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

HKD 6,000 - 8,000

CHF 1,200 - 1,500

Sold: HKD 5,520

LOT 461

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

DENT watchmaker to the Queen, London, hallmarked 1871.

Gold 18-carat gold and enamel diamond set fob watch.Massive four body 'pomme et filet' case, the back of blue translucent enamel over engine turning with a fine rose diamond inlaid monogram (slightly restored on the edge). Gold cuvette. white enamel dial with Roman numerals. Blued steel ' spade' hands. Gilt brass three quarter plate movement, 8 jewels, with going barrel, English right angle leaver escapement with plain gold three armed balance. In good condition. Diam. 38 mm.

HKD 9,000 - 11,000

CHF 1,800 - 2,200

Sold: HKD 8,625

LOT 462

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1870.

Good 18-carat and enamel hunting cased diamond set fob watch. Four body 'pomme et filet' case with reeded band, cover and back with black champleve enamelled, rose diamond inlaid rosettes and further engraved decoration. Gold engine turned cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals. Gold ' spade' hands. Nickel plated 11- keyless movement, 'fausses cotes' decoration, 8 jewels, gold train of wheel, cylinder escapement and plain brass three armed balance. In very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

HKD 9,000 - 11,000

CHF 1,800 - 2,200

Sold: HKD 8,625

LOT 463

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1900.

18-carat gold and enamel pearl set fob watch. Four body case, the edge of the back an the bezel set with split pearls, the band and the back with a translucent red enamel over engine turning (slightly chipped on the band). Gold cuvette. Gold dial, the gilt Arabic numerals painted on a translucent red enamel over engine turning (slightly restored). Gilt metal Louis XV hands. Keyless 10"' nickel plated movement, 10 jewels, cylinder escapement, three armed plain brass balance. In good condition. Diam. 27 mm.

HKD 9,000 - 10,000

CHF 1,800 - 2,000

LOT 464

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

JAROSSAY, Palais-Royal à Paris, circa 1830.

Good flat 18-carat gold hunting cased ruby and pearl set watch. Five body engine turned case chiselled on the edges, the pendant and the bow,the cover set with an applied ruby and split pearl set decoration. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals, gilt metal hands. Gilt brass bar movement, 4 jewels, cylinder escapement with plain brass three armed balance. In good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

HKD 4,000 - 5,000

CHF 800 - 1,000

Sold: HKD 5,290

LOT 465

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1900.

18-carat gold fob watch. Three body 'demi-bassine' case, the back with chiselled mantling, flowers and ribbons. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with outer Arabic minute ring (hair cracks). Gilt metal Louis XV hands. Keyless 10' gilt brass movement, 10 jewels, cylinder escapement, three armed plain brass balance. In good condition. Diam. 28 mm.

HKD 1,500 - 1,800

CHF 300 - 350

Sold: HKD 3,220

LOT 466

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1900.

Silver and enamel hunting cased fob watch for the Chinese market. Four body 'demi bassine et filet' case with reeded band, painted enamel portraits of ladies on a red translucent enamel background over engine turning and with further small champleve enamelled floral decoration, reeded band. Silver cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel 'fleur de lys' hands. Gilt brass three quarter plate movement, 10 jewels, right angle leaver escapement with plain brass three armed balance. In good condition. Diam. 40 mm..

HKD 6,000 - 7,000

CHF 1,200 - 1,400

LOT 467

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Invenit et fecit, made in the 1970's

18-carat gold and emanel, croissant shaped diamond set sector watch. Original leather covered fitted case and key. Massive polished case, the back with a translucent blue enamel over engine turning, the face with calibrated diamond set on the edge. Polished dial with arabic numerals engraved on the edge of the semi circular aperture for the travelling blued pointer. Movement with the train of wheel set in line, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance with screws, self compensated balance spring and Incabloc suspension. In very good condition. Dim. 57x14 mm.

HKD 25,000 - 30,000

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: HKD 36,800

LOT 468

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

And. Lundstedt Invenit, Stockholm, No 430, circa 1795.

Very rare and unusual 18-carat gold 1/60th of a second chronograph with second and minute recorders. Double body polished 'Empire' case. White enamel dial with three small chapters for the 1/60th of second (the hand revolving once per second), the second and the minute recorders. Gold and blued steel hands. Very unusual gilt brass full plate movement with cylindrical pillars, the fusee set at the centre of the movement, lever escapement with polished steel pallets directly set on the balance staff, plain brass three armed balance with straight line balance spring. Such an arrangement allows the balance to beat the 1/60th of a second, gilt metal continental cock pierced and chiselled with the maker's monogram. In good condition. Diam. 57 mm.

HKD 60,000 - 75,000

CHF 12,000 - 15,000

LOT 469

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Vandersteen à Bruxelles, circa 1790.

Unusual moon phase astronomic watch with a so-called perpetual calendar. Double body polished case. White enamel dial with Arabic numerals, subsidiary dials for the leap year cycle, the days of the week. the age and phases of the moon, the running seconds, the months and the date. Gold poker hands. Gilt brass full plate movement with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, continental cock with polished steel endpiece. Gilt brass dust rim. In good condition. Diam. 56 mm.

HKD 30,000 - 40,000

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: HKD 43,700

LOT 470

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Gregson Horloger du Roy à Paris, circa 1785.

Fine 20-carat gold and enamel watch. Double body case, the bezel with 'paillonné' decoration, the back of translucent blue enamel over engine turning, centred with a Cupid painted 'en grisaille', 'paillonné' decoration on the edge. White enamel dial with Arabic numerals. Gold 'poker' hands. Gilt brass full plate movement with concave pillars, ' fusée' and chain, verge escapement, continental cock and polished steel endpiece. In very good condition. Diam. 50 mm.

HKD 40,000 - 50,000

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 471

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Rich. Clarke, London, circa 1790.

Very fine 18-carat gold and enamel diamond and pearl set watch with matching chatelaine, in original fitted morocco case. Double body case, decorated overall with a blue translucent enamel over engine turning, the bezel and the edge of the back set with split pearls, ' champlevé' decoration on the pendant, fine diamond set monogram applied on the back. Gold enamelled diamond set and seed pearl chatelaine with three charms and a key. White enamel dial with Arabic numerals. Gold 'arrow' hands. Gilt brass full plate movement with cylindrical pillars, ' fusée' and chain, verge escapement with plain three armed polished steel balance, English cock and diamond endstone. In very good condition. Diam. 54 mm.

HKD 90,000 - 100,000

CHF 18,000 - 20,000

LOT 472

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Breguet à Paris, Swiss, circa 1790.

Fine and unusual 20-carat gold and enamel, very flat pair cased watch. Outer gilt brass tortoiseshell covered case. Double body inner case, the bezel and the edge of the back with a white 'champlevé' enamelled decoration, an enamel painted lake landscape with a couple on the foreground finely painted in the taste of Meissen porcelain, on the enamelled back. White enamel dial with Roman numerals, single blued steel hand. Gilt brass movement, very flat Hessen caliber, cylinder escapement, plain brass three armed balance, polished steel endpiece. In good condition. Diam. 61 mm.

HKD 75,000 - 90,000

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

Sold: HKD 69,000

LOT 473

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Blanc l'aîné & Cie, Swiss, circa 1790.

Rare and very fine 18-carat gold and enamel pearl set moon phase astronomical watch with special escapement and centre seconds. In a gilt brass glazed outer case. Double body case with split pearl set bezel, the back with a very fine enamel painted pastoral scene depicting a young couple and two sheeps. Off-set white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, subsidiary dial above for the age and phases of the moon (hair crack). Gold hands. Gilt brass movement drawn from the flat Hessen caliber with the barrel passing through the back plate and secured by a bridge, virgule escapement, plain three armed brass balance with polished steel endpiece. In very good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

HKD 100,000 - 125,000

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

LOT 474

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Markwick Markham-Perigal-Borrel, London, hallmarked 1828.

Good 18-carat gold and enamel triple case watch for the Turkish market. Glazed protecting case with scallop edge and a ' champlevé' enamelled floral decoration, similar double body outer case with an enamel painted view of the Bosphorus, three vessels on the foreground. Plain inner case the enamelled pendant set with a large rose diamond. White enamel dial with Turkish numerals. Gold ' poker' hands. Gilt brass full plate movement with 'tulip' pillars, verge escapement, plain three armed polished steel balance, English cock. In very good condition. Diam. 50 mm.

HKD 75,000 - 90,000

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

LOT 475

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Alexandre MENU Inventato & Fatto in Geneva, circa 1760.

Rare and very unusual 20-carat gold and enamel double face night and day calendar watch. Double body case, finely engraved in a rafter pattern and with two fine 'champlevé' painted translucent enamel flower garlands. Gilt brass engraved dial with green enamelled decoration, the white enamel chapter ring with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute numerals on enamelled reserves. Gold Louis XV hands. White enamel dial on the rear face with three subsidiary dials for: the days of the week, the months, and the dates, outer indication in black for the night time hours, in red for the day time hours (hair cracks). Blued steel 'spade' hands. Full plate gilt brass movement, signed on the engraved dial rim, with baluster pillars, fusee and chain, cylinder escapement with plain brass three armed balance. In good condition. Diam. 50 mm.

HKD 175,000 - 200,000

CHF 35,000 - 50,000

LOT 476

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Geo. Prior, London, circa 1810.

Good 18-carat gold and enamel pair cased pearl set clockwatch for the Turkish market. Double body outer case, the split pearl set bezel with scallop edge and 'champlevé' enamelled decoration, the back with fine enamel painted flowers in a split pearl inlaid frame. Double body inner case with pierced and engraved foliage decoration on the edge. White enamel dial with Turkish numerals. Gilt brass hands set with split pearls. Gilt brass full plate double train movement with column pillars, going barrel on both trains, cylinder escapement with plain three armed polished steel balance. Striking on a bell. Gilt brass dust cap. In good condition. Diam. 58 mm.

HKD 90,000 - 110,000

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

LOT 477

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1830.

Good 18-carat gold and enamel, pearl set watch for the Chinese market. Four body case, bezel pendant and bow set with split pearls, the back with split pearls on the edge, finely painted with enamel flowers. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. Gilt brass bar movement, cylinder escapement with plain brass three armed balance. In good condition. Diam. 50 mm.

HKD 50,000 - 60,000

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 478

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Voumard, Locle, No 904, circa 1845

Extremely fine 18-carat gold and enamel pearl set centre second watch for the Chinese market. Double body 'demi-bassine' case decorated overall with red and blue translucent 'champlevé' enamelled decoration and inlaid split pearls, fixed bezel, very fine enamel painting of doved and flowers in the manner of Louis DUFAUX on the back. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals. Gold 'cuiller` hands. Finely engraved gilt brass movement, 'Chinese' caliber with free standing barrel, 6 jewels, duplex escapement with plain three armed polished steel balance and ruby endstone in screwed setting. In very good condition. Diam. 58 mm.

HKD 175,000 - 200,000

CHF 35,000 - 40,000

LOT 479

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Vaucher, Fleurier, Swiss, circa 1830.

Very fine and rare 18-carat gold and enamel centre second watch for the Chinese market. Double body case with fixed bezel enamelled overall with 'champlevé' decoration over a black background, simulating a 'cloisonné' work, the back with a ' champlevé' painted bunch of flowers. Gazed cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals. Blued steel ' cuiller` hands. Good polished steel movement, 'Chinese' caliber with free standing barrel, cylinder escapement, plain five armed polished steel balance. In very good condition. Diam. 56 mm.

HKD 100,000 - 125,000

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

LOT 480

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Dubois & Fils, Swiss, circa 1800.

Good 18-carat gold centre sweep seconds stopwatch with a second beating balance and an early form of lever escapement. Double body polished case. White enamel dial with Roman numerals (restored). Blued steel 'trèfle' hands. Fine gilt brass full plate movement with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, Pouzait type lever escapement, very large second beating plain brass six armed balance with steel endpiece. In good condition. Diam. 56 mm.

HKD 40,000 - 50,000

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: HKD 32,200

LOT 481

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Ls. George à Berlin, circa 1790.

Good 18-carat gold centre sweep seconds, calendar stop-watch with a second beating balance and an early form of lever escapement. Double body polished case. Off-set white enamel dial with Arabic numerals and a subsidiary chapter for the calendar (hair crack). Gold hands. Fine gilt brass full plate movement with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, Pouzait type lever escapement, very large, second beating, plain brass, four armed balance with diamond endstone. In good condition. Diam. 58 mm.

HKD 50,000 - 60,000

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: HKD 63,250

LOT 482

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1830.

18-carat gold and enamel watch. Four body case decorated overall with 'champlevé' scrolls and flowers over a black enamelled background. Gold cuvette. Gilt metal engine turned dial with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. Later gilt brass bar movement, 4 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three armed balance. In good condition. Diam. 39 mm.

HKD 7,500 - 9,000

CHF 1,500 - 1,800

Sold: HKD 10,350

LOT 483

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Bautte & Cie, Genève, circa 1830.

18-carat gold and enamel watch. Four body chiselled case, a small lake landscape painted on the enamel back with further floral and scrolled 'champlevé' decoration. Gold cuvette. Silver engine turned dial with Roman numerals. Gold Breguet hands. Gilt brass bar movement, 6 jewels, cylinder escapement with plain brass three armed balance. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

HKD 8,000 - 10,000

CHF 1,600 - 2,000

Sold: HKD 9,200

LOT 484

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1830.

Fine 18-carat gold watch. Four body case, enamelled overall with 'champlevé' flowers. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals. Gold Breguet hands. Gilt brass bar movement, 4 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three armed balance. In good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

HKD 9,000 - 11,000

CHF 1,800 - 2,200

LOT 485

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

J.F. Bautte & Cie, Genève, circa 1830.

Fine 18-carat gold and enamel half hunting cased watch. Four body case, chiselled on the edge, pendant and bow, the cover and the back with fine painted ' champlevé' flower over a black enamel background; eccentric circular dial aperture on the cover. Gold cuvette. Off-set silver engine turned dial with Roman numerals. Gold Breguet hands. Gilt brass bar movement, 4 jewels, cylinder escapement with plain brass three armed balance. In good condition. Diam. 41 mm.

HKD 11,000 - 12,500

CHF 2,200 - 2,500

Sold: HKD 11,500

LOT 486

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Robert Brandt & Cie, Swiss, circa 1840.

Rare gold and enamel small very flat watch with ' Bagnolet' caliber. Triple body case with reeded band, a young lady with her child finely painted on the enamel back with further 'champlevé' floral decoration. Silver dial with engraved Roman numerals. Blued steel 'spade' hands. Unusual gilt brass extremely flat inverted movement, 8 jewels, the train of wheel and the escapement with plain brass three armed balance sunk on the single plate below the dial. Diam. 30 mm.

HKD 12,000 - 15,000

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: HKD 11,500

LOT 487

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1850.

18-carat gold and enamel watch. Four body engraved case with fine enamel painted flowers on the back. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. Gilt brass bar movement, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement with plain brass three armed balance. In very good condition. Diam 31 mm.

HKD 9,000 - 10,000

CHF 1,800 - 2,000

Sold: HKD 8,625

LOT 488

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Ls. Ate Piguet, Genève, circa 1840.

18-carat gold and enamel watch. Four body engraved case with reeded band, an enamel painted landscape on the back with a young couple on the foreground, further floral decoration over a blue background (slightly restored). Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. Gilt brass bar movement, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three armed balance. In good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

HKD 10,000 - 12,500

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

Sold: HKD 11,500

LOT 489

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

A. Demeure Horloger du Roi à Bruxelles, Swiss, circa 1830.

Fine 18-carat gold and enamel watch. Four body chiselled case with reeded band, fine painted flowers on the enamel back with further ' champlevé' floral decoration. Engine turned gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. Gilt brass bar movement, 4 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three armed balance. In good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

HKD 7,500 - 10,000

CHF 1,500 - 2,000

Sold: HKD 12,650

LOT 490

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1840

Good engine turned and engraved 18-carat gold and enamel purse with a watch. Three body case engraved with ribbon and floral decoration, the cover of the watch with an engraved bunch of flowers over a translucent blue enamel, further white and blue 'champlevé' decoration. White enamel dial with Roman numerals. Blued steel 'spade' hands. Gilt brass bar movement, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement with plain brass three armed balance. In very good condition. 78 x 58 mm.

HKD 50,000 - 60,000

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: HKD 50,600

LOT 491

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Jules Bautte - Rio de Janeiro, Swiss, circa 1840.

Good engine turned and engraved 18-carat gold and enamel diamond set vanity compact set with a watch. Triple body case engraved with vine branches and Cupids, the cover of the watch with a translucent blue enamel over engine turning and a rose diamond inlaid floral decoration. White enamel dial with Roman numerals. Blued steel ' spade' hands. Gilt brass bar movement, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement with plain brass three armed balance. In very good condition. 92 x 60 mm.

HKD 60,000 - 80,000

CHF 12,000 - 16,000

Sold: HKD 80,500

LOT 492

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1830.

18-carat gold and enamel watch. Four body case decorated over all with a champleve floral ornament over a black enamel background ( restored). Gold cuvette. Silver engine turned dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. Gilt metal Louis XV hands. Gilt brass bar movement, four jewels, cylinder escapement with plain brass three armed balance. In good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

HKD 6,000 - 7,000

CHF 1,200 - 1,500

Sold: HKD 5,750

LOT 493

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

J. F: BAUTTE & Cie à Genève, circa 1830.

Unusual 18-carat gold hunting cased digital watch. Four body case decorated over all with champleve scrolls and flowers over a black enamel background, the cover with a monogram the back with a coat of arms. Gold cuvette. Similar decoration on the dial with apertures for hours and minutes. Gilt brass bar very thin movement, four jewels, cylinder escapement with plain gold three armed balance. Female winding square. In good condition. Diam. 44 mm:

HKD 12,000 - 15,000

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

LOT 494

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1830.

18-carat gold and enamel watch. Four body case enamelled over all with alternate sectors of foliage and floral champleve enamelled decoration. Gold cuvette. Silver engine turned dial with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. Gilt brass bar movement, four jewels, with free standing barrel, cylinder escapement and plain brass three armed balance. In good condition. Diam. 41 mm.

HKD 9,000 - 11,000

CHF 1,800 - 2,200

LOT 495

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

GASCHEL, élève de Breguet, circa 1830.

18-ct gold and enamel watch with eccentric dial. Four body chiselled case, the cover with champleve enamel flowers over a black background and with an eccentric dial aperture, fine bunch of champleve enamelled flowers on the back with further 'vermicelli' outer decoration (restorations). Gold cuvette. Off-set silver engine turned dial with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. Gilt brass bar movement, four jewels, cylinder escapement with plain brass three armed balance. In good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

HKD 10,000 - 12,000

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

LOT 496

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1780, probably made by Perrelet.

Rare 20-carat gold self-winding watch 'à secousses' with special escapement. Double body polished case. Fine white enamel off-set dial with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring, subsidiary dial for 'fast/slow' adjustment index and two Cupids painted ' en grisaille' over a pink background. Gold Louis XVI hands. Fine gilt brass full plate movement with column pillars, going barrel, virgule escapement with plain brass three armed balance. The oval platinum weight, pivoted on the edge of the back plate, is locked when the spring is fully loaded. In very good condition. Diam. 49 mm.

HKD 100,000 - 125,000

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

Sold: HKD 105,800

LOT 497

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Valentin & Dalleizette, Genève and Ferney Voltaire, circa 1780.

Good 18-carat gold and enamel diamond set quarter dumb repeating watch. Double body case with rose diamond set bezel, the back finely chiselled with a rose diamond set garland of flower over 'amati' background and centered by an enamel painted portrait of a lady in a rose diamond set frame. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Rose diamond set Louis XV hands. Gilt brass full plate repeating movement with column pillars, verge escapement, plain brass three armed balance, continental cock with polished steel endpiece. In good condition. Diam. 42 mm.

HKD 25,000 - 40,000

CHF 5,000 - 8,000

Sold: HKD 23,000

LOT 498

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1775.

Rare 18-carat gold double face double time calendar watch with center seconds. Double body polished case. White enamel dial on the front face, with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring, inner calendar indication with the days of the week marked in red ( slightly chipped near the winding hole). Gold hands. White enamel dial on the rear face with red Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring, centre seconds. Gold hands, blued steel second hand. Gilt brass full plate movement with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain brass three armed balance. In good condition. Diam. 45 mm.

HKD 40,000 - 60,000

CHF 8,000 - 12,000

LOT 499

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1780.

Very unusual 18-carat gold and enamel 'night and day' watch with 24 hour dial. Double body case, part of the back with a translucent brown enamel over engine turning (restored), further ' cloisonné' enamelled floral decoration, the winding hole with a shutter. 24 hour white enamel dial with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring (hair cracks), the central gold plate, marked: 'Le jour - La nuit', engraved with stars and with a semi-circular aperture for the enamel painted night and day volvelle. Gold hands. Full plate gilt brass movement with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, cylinder escapement, plain brass three armed balance, continental cock. In good condition. Diam. 42 mm.

HKD 40,000 - 60,000

CHF 8,000 - 12,000

Sold: HKD 41,400

LOT 500

The van Cauwenbergh Collection Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989

Aug. Courvoisier & Co, Swiss, circa 1830.

Very fine 18-carat gold and enamel hunting cased watch for the Turkish market, with independant seconds. Four body 'demi-bassine' engraved case with ' champlevé' enamelled floral and scroll decoration, the cover with enamel painted flowers, the back with an enamel painted view of the Bosphorus. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with red Turkish numerals, painted scroll and floral decoration. Blued steel hands. Double train gilt brass bar movement, 21 jewels, going barrels, swan neck lateral lever escapement, equilibrated two armed balance, Breguet compensation curb and 'parachute' suspension. Independant second mechanism after Moïse Pouzait. In very good condition. Diam. 52 mm.

HKD 40,000 - 50,000

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: HKD 46,000