169 lots

LOT 501

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

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1790.

Rare 18-carat gold double face watch, with centre seconds, phases of the moon and special escapement. Double body polished case. White enamel dial on the front face, with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring, centre seconds and 'fast/slow' sector for the adjustment index. Blued steel Breguet hands, gold second hand. Fine dial on the rear face, with an enamel painted harbour landscape, a girl and a dog on the foreground, a vessel and a castle on the background (slightly restored), large aperture on the upper part for the age and the pases of the moon. Gilt brass full plate movement, with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, virgule escapement with plain three armed brass balance. In good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

HKD 140,000 - 160,000

CHF 28,000 - 32,000

LOT 502

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

Ramu à Paris, Swiss, circa 1790.

Rare 18-carat gold 'Adam and Eve` animated watch. Double body polished case. Off-set white enamel dial with Arabic numerals and a painted scene on the upper part depicting the earthly paradise, a horse and a dog, a sheep and a camel, on each side of a glazed aperture in which an automaton snake is revolving around the figures of Adam and Eve (hair crack). Gold Breguet hands. Gilt brass full plate movement with conical pillars, fusee and chain, plain brass three armed balance, continental cock with steel endstone. Gilt brass dust ring. In good condition. Diam. 57 mm.

HKD 30,000 - 40,000

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: HKD 23,000

LOT 503

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

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1810.

Good 18-carat gold quarter repeating watch with music 'à rouleau' and decorated dial. Three body 'Empire' case with engine turned back and reeded band. Gilt brass cuvette. Gold engine turned dial, the white enamel chapter ring with Arabic numerals, the centre with an enamel painted allegorical scene glorifying the French fatherland. Blued steel Breguet hands. Very fine and rare gilt brass double train movement with free standing barrels, inverted cylinder escapement, plain brass three armed balance. Musical train with pointed cylinder and vibrating steel blades. Striking on gongs by depressing the pendant with visible repeating work. In very good condition. Diam. 60 mm.

HKD 40,000 - 50,000

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 504

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

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1800.

Unusual 18-carat gold quarter repeating digital watch. Triple body 'Empire' case, stars engraved on the band, the engine turned back centered with an escutchon. Gilt brass cuvette. Gold dial engraved with a temple, hours and minutes engraved on two volvelles, are turning in a semi-circular aperture cut on the arch. The hours are pointed by the Apollo above the arch, minutes by a cherub standing on a globe. Gilt brass full plate movement with cylindrical pillars, special caliber allowing to take apart the fusee and the barrel separately, verge escapement with a plain brass three armed balance secured by a small cock. Repeating on gongs. In very good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

HKD 50,000 - 60,000

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: HKD 50,600

LOT 505

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

Breguet No 1165, boîte No 22C, sold on '20 Germinal an 11' (10th April 1803) to Monsieur Talbot, Secrétaire de l'Ambassadeur d' Angleterre, for Fr. 1320. With certificate No 3743.

Rare and important 18?carat gold quarter dumb repeating watch. Massive three body 'Empire' case with reeded band and engine turned back. Gilt brass cuvette. White enamel dial with Breguet numerals and secret signature. Blued steel Breguet hands. Gilt brass bar movement, true Lepine caliber with free standing barrel, Breguet ruby cylinder escapement with plain brass three armed balance, 'parachute' suspension and compensation curb. Striking on the case with two polished steel massive hammers, typical LEPINE repeating train and work. In good condition. Diam. 51 mm.

HKD 90,000 - 100,000

CHF 18,000 - 20,000

LOT 506

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

Breguet no 1976 - Bought from WEBER & Frères on 26/08/1824 - overlhauld by DESCOMBES - sold to M. TROTTE LAROCHE on 28/03/1825 for 500.? francs.

Fine 18?carat gold quarter repeating watch with jumping hour hand. Three body "Empire' case with reeded band and engine turned back. Gilt brass cuvette. White enamel dial with Breguet numerals and secret signature. Blued steel Breguet hands. Fine gilt brass bar movement, Breguet ruby cylinder escapement with plain brass three armed balance ' parachute' suspension and compensation curb. Repeating on gongs by means of a lockable piston on the pendant. In very good condition. Diam. 56 mm.

HKD 110,000 - 130,000

CHF 22,000 - 26,000

Sold: HKD 126,500

LOT 507

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

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1920.

Good 18-carat gold and platinum enamel diamond inlaid fob watch. 'Bassine pincée' case, the bezel with a translucent enamel over engine turning and inlaid diamond decoration. Silvered dial with Arabic numerals (soiled). Blued steel Breguet hands. Gilt brass keyless 8.5"' movement, 15 jewels, straight line leaver escapement with cut bimetallic balance. In good condition. Diam. 25 mm.

HKD 16,500 - 20,000

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

Sold: HKD 18,400

LOT 508

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

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1900.

Rare 18-carat gold pearl paved miniature fob watch. Three body 'demi bassine' case paved overall with split pearls. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with blue Arabic numerals. Gold Louis XV hands. Gilt brass keyless 6 1/2- movement, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement with plain brass three armed balance. In good condition. Diam. 20 mm.

HKD 19,000 - 21,000

CHF 3,800 - 4,200

Sold: HKD 19,550

LOT 509

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

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1900.

Rare 18-carat white gold diamond and sapphire set miniature fob watch. Four body case, diamond set bezel and bow, the back with a fine cabochon sapphire framed by inlaid diamonds. Pink gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Arabic numerals. Gilt metal Louis XV hands. Gilt brass 6 1/2- keyless movement, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain steel three armed balance. In good condition.
The stem setting hand device in needs of repair. Diam. 20 mm.

HKD 14,000 - 16,000

CHF 2,800 - 3,200

Sold: HKD 17,250

LOT 510

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

French, Royal Exchange London, Hall Marks: London 1882.

Good 18-carat gold and enamel hunting cased watch with special escapement. Massive four body 'pomme et gouge' polished case, the cover with a 'champlevé' enamel plainted coat of arms, the back engraved with a dedication. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. Gilt metal Breguet hands. Gilt brass three quarter plate movement with cylindrical pillars, 'fusée' with maintaining power, duplex escapement with cut bimetallic balance. In very good condition. Diam. 46 mm.

HKD 17,500 - 20,000

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

Sold: HKD 18,400

LOT 511

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

Girard-Perregaux, Chaux-de-Fonds, circa 1910.

Very fine 14-carat gold and enamel hunting cased watch. Four body 'bassine pincée' engraved case, the enamel cover painted with a dog and a horse, the back of translucent blue enamel over engine turning. Gold cuvette. Mat silver dial with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel 'spade' hands. 19- nickel plated keyless movement, 17 jewels in screwed setting, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. In very good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

HKD 30,000 - 40,000

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: HKD 32,200

LOT 512

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

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1910.

Unusual 18-carat gold hunting cased quarter repeating watch with enamel painted erotic automatons. Massive five body 'pomme et gouge' polished case. Concealed on the gold cuvette, the enamel painted automatons are set in a boudoir finely engraved on a silver plate. White enamel dial with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and subsidiary seconds. Gilt Louis XV hands. Nickel plated three quarter plate 18"' movement, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Striking on gongs by means of a slide on the band. Diam. 54 mm.

HKD 70,000 - 90,000

CHF 14,000 - 18,000

Sold: HKD 92,000

LOT 513

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

Levy Hermanos Honk-Kong, Swiss for the Chinese market, circa 1890.

Good 18-carat gold and enamel pearl set minute repeating watch with chronograph. Four body 'bassine' case with split pearl set bezel and back, the band with a 'champlevé' decoration (slightly chipped), a pastoral enamelled scene with a young couple and a sheep painted on the back, translucent green enamel background over engine turning. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals, outer chronograph ring and subsidiary seconds. Paste set gilt metal 'trèfle' hands. Gilt brass keyless 19- movement, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs by means of a push piece on the band. In very good condition. Diam. 54 mm.

HKD 90,000 - 110,000

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

LOT 514

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

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1850

Good gilt silver and enamel pearl set centre second watch for the Chinese market. Double body case, the fixed bezel, the pendant and the bow set with split pearls, the back with a fine enamel painted composition of flowers in the foreground and a fountain in a park on the background, split pearls set on the border. Glazed cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals. Blued steel ' cuiller' hands. Finely engraved gilt brass movement, 'Chinese' caliber with free standing barrel, 10 jewels, right angle lever escapement with plain six armed polished steel balance. In very good condition. Diam. 57 mm.

HKD 25,000 - 30,000

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: HKD 29,900

LOT 515

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

Cabrit - Chavanne et Pompejo in Vienna, hallmarked 1791.

Very fine 18-carat gold pearl set flat watch. Double body case, with split pearl set bezel, the back with an enamel painted Romantic scene with two personnages in a garden, further 'paillonné' decoration and split pearls on the edge. White enamel dial with Roman numerals, Gilt metal hands. Unusual gilt brass flat movement, the barrel and the ' fusée' passing through the plate and secured by a large semi-circular plate, verge escapement, plain brass three armed balance, continental type cock with polished steel endpiece. In good condition. Diam. 51 mm.

HKD 40,000 - 50,000

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 516

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

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1790.

Fine 18-carat gold and enamel watch. Double body case, bezel and pendant with ' paillonné' decoration, the back with a very fine enamel painted scene depicting Zeus, Athena and Venus in a landscape. White enamel dial with Arabic numerals. Gold skeletonized hands. Later gilt brass bar movement, 10 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three armed balance. Diam. 52 mm.

HKD 25,000 - 35,000

CHF 5,000 - 7,000

Sold: HKD 21,850

LOT 517

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

Fres. Veigneur à Genève, circa 1800.

Very fine 18-carat gold and enamel watch. Triple body 'Directoire' case with double bezel, the glazed back with a very fine enamel painted lady with her child, black background and further ' champlevé' enamelled decoration of flowers and cornucopia, azure 'champlevé' enamelled decoration on the bezels and the band. White enamel dial with Arabic numerals. Gold 'arrow' hands. Gilt brass full plate movement with concave pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, continental cock and polished steel endpiece. In very good condition. Diam. 52 mm.

HKD 40,000 - 50,000

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 518

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

Dufour-Fol & Cie à Genève, circa 1790.

Very fine 18-carat gold and enamel diamond set pair cased watch. Gilt brass glazed protecting case. Double body ' Directoire' case, the rose diamond set bezel with a translucent blue enamel over engine turning, the back with a fine enamel painted landscape, further architectural 'paillonné' and rose diamond set decoration on a blue translucent enamel background. White enamel dial with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. Gilt brass full plate movement with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, continental cock and polished steel endpiece. In very good condition. Diam. 62 mm.

HKD 100,000 - 125,000

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

LOT 519

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

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1790.

Extremely fine and rare gold and enamel skeleton watch. Triple body 'Empire' case with reeded band Small off-set white enamel dial with Breguet numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. Very fine gilt brass inverted urn shaped movement with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, off-set verge escapement with the plain brass three armed balance visible above the dial through the polished steel oval cock, fine enamel painted medallion on the reverse depicting a young couple with a child. In very good condition. Diam. 55 m.

HKD 150,000 - 200,000

CHF 30,000 - 40,000

Sold: HKD 218,500

LOT 520

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

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1780.

18-carat gold and enamel watch. Double body case, the bezel and the edge of the back with chiselled foliage garlands, the engine turned back centered with an enamel painted goat ( symbol of the CAPRICORNE Zodiac sign, further ' paillonné' enamelled decoration (slightly restored). White enamel dial with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gold 'poker' hand. Gilt brass full plate movement with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, continental type cock and polished steel endpiece. In good condition. Diam. 47 mm.

HKD 15,000 - 20,000

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: HKD 13,800

LOT 521

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

Charles Le Roy à Paris, Swiss, circa 1780.

Good 18-carat gold and enamel pearl set watch. Double body case, the back with a fine enamel painted allegorical scene (slightly restored on the edge) framed by an enamelled garland of flowers set with split pearls. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gold 'poker' hands. Gilt brass full plate movement with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain brass three armed balance continental cock and polished steel endpiece. In good condition. Diam. 54 mm.

HKD 30,000 - 40,000

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

LOT 522

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

Bouvier Frères, Swiss, circa 1800.

Very fine and rare double face 18-carat gold and enamel watch with passing automatons. Double body polished case, the bezels with a ' champlevé' enamelled decoration (slightly restored). Off-set white enamel dial with Breguet numerals, small 'slow/fast' adjusting sector above. Gold 'Croissant' hands. On the rear face, an enamel painted scene of two children in a garden (slightly restored) with a ' champlevé' enamelled fountain and further decoration. Gold chiselled automatons are passing in an aperture over an enamel painted landscape. Full plate gilt brass movement with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement with plain brass three armed balance. In very good condition. Diam. 52 mm.

HKD 150,000 - 180,000

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

LOT 523

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

Bouvier Frères, Swiss, circa 1800.

Fine and extremely rare double face 18-carat gold and enamel watch with animated passing automatons and visible balance. Double body case, the chiselled bezels with ' champlevé' enamelled decoration. Off-set dial with Arabic numerals, subsidiary 'fast/slow' adjustment indication and aperture revealing the balance. Gold Breguet hands. 'Champlevé' enamelled decoration (restored), on the rear side: cornucopia, doves, dog, urn and foliage with an aperture for the animated automatons passing over a painted landscape background with an automaton waterfall. Double train full plate movement with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement with plain polished steel four armed balance. Diam. 56 mm.

HKD 200,000 - 300,000

CHF 40,000 - 60,000

LOT 524

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

Chevalier & Compagnie, Swiss, circa 1790.

Very fine 18-carat gold and enamel watch. Double body engraved case, bezel and pendant with ' champlevé' enamelled decoration, the back with a fine enamel painted scene depicting Diane and a young lady in a landscape (the border slightly restored on the 'champlevé' decoration). White enamel dial with Empire numerals. Gold ' poker' hands. Gilt brass full plate movement with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain brass three armed balance, continental cock pierced and engraved with the maker's monogram, polished steel endpiece. In good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

HKD 70,000 - 80,000

CHF 14,000 - 16,000

LOT 525

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

E. Godon à Paris, circa 1790.

Fine 18-carat gold and enamel very flat pearl set watch with a special escapement. Double body case with split pearl set bezel, the back with a very fine enamel scene painted 'en grisaille', depicting Venus and Cupid in a garden, split pearls on the border. White enamel dial with Breguet numerals. Gold hands. Fine gilt brass movement, very flat Hessen caliber, virgule escapement with plain brass three armed balance. In good condition. Diam. 56 mm.

HKD 70,000 - 80,000

CHF 14,000 - 16,000

LOT 526

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

Markwick, London, circa 1700.

Good leather covered, 'night and day' watch. Gilt brass shagreen covered double body case, the back with pick work, the winding hole with a shutter. Gilt silver 'champlevé' dial engraved with birds and with the signature, semi-circular aperture with Roman numerals on the edge for the sun and the moon pointers, outer Arabic minute ring. Blued steel minute hand. Gilt brass full plate movement with 'tulip' pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement with plain three armed steel balance, English cock. In very good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

HKD 30,000 - 40,000

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: HKD 34,500

LOT 527

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

M. Fenie, circa 1610.

Very rare and important moon phase astronomical pendant watch. Octogonal 'fermé' type case, gilt brass body, silver cover and back, 'tulip' pendant. St. Sebastien engraved on the cover, St. Jean Baptiste on the back, further floral decoration. Silver off-set chapter ring with Roman numerals, subsidiary silver calendar ring above. Gilt brass dial plate, finely engraved with scrolls and landscapes, apertures for the age and phases of the moon, the months with their number of days, days of the week with the symbols of their planets. Blued steel hands. Gilt brass full plate shaped movement with amphora pillars, three wheel train, 'fusée' with gut line, verge escapement with circular foliot, pin cock pierced and engraved with strawburry flowers, spring tension adjustment by a click. In very good condition. 73 x 46 mm.

HKD 400,000 - 600,000

CHF 80,000 - 120,000

LOT 528

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

Martineau, London, circa 1750.

Good 20-carat gold pair cased 'repoussé' watch set with precious stones. Double body outer case, 'repoussé' in a Rocaille pattern and with a precious stone set butterfly. Plain double body inner case. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gold Louis XV hands. Gilt brass full plate movement with baluster pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain gilt brass three armed balance, English cock with ruby endstone. In very good condition. Diam. 44 mm.

HKD 40,000 - 50,000

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: HKD 32,200

LOT 529

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

Debaufre, London, circa 1720.

Very fine silver pair cased, hour striking and repeating coach watch with alarm. Double body, leather covered, pierced outer case with silver pique work. Double body 'bassine' case finely pierced and engraved on the edge with inhabited foliage, mask and landscape. 'Champlevé' silver dial with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring; inner alarum revolving disc. Blued steel 'poker' hands. Fine gilt brass full plate movement with baluster pillars, 'fusée' and chain, verge escapement, plain steel three armed balance, English cock with a pierced ruby and a ruby endstone. Alarm and striking trains with fixed barrels, striking on a bell. In good condition. Diam. 105 mm.

HKD 250,000 - 300,000

CHF 50,000 - 60,000

LOT 530

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

Joh. Christoph Erhardt, Germany, circa 1700.

Rare movement of a 'Wondering time' watch, in a later case. Specially made gilt silver triple body case with fixed cuvette. Fine 'champlevé' silver dial with an applied enamel painted portrait of a lady framed in a gilt brass decorative plate pierced and engraved with scrolls and animals. The hours in Roman numerals appear successively on the volvelle and point the minutes on the edge of the semi-circular aperture, inner indication of the quarters of hours. Gilt brass full plate movement with 'tulip' pillars, verge escapement, plain three armed steel balance, English cock with ruby endstone. In good condition. Diam. 65 mm.

HKD 15,000 - 18,000

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

Sold: HKD 25,300

LOT 531

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

Ls. Duchene & Comp., Swiss, circa 1785.

Very fine 18-carat gold pearl and diamond paved watch. Double body case with split pearl set bezel, the back paved with split pearls and centered with a rose diamond an ruby set roset. White enamel dial with Arabic numerals. Gold hands. Gilt brass full plate movement with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, continental cock with ruby endstone. In very good condition. Diam. 46 mm.

HKD 50,000 - 60,000

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 532

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

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1780

Extremely rare 18-ct gold and platinum diamond set miniature watch. Double body case paved overall with rose diamonds. White enamel dial with Breguet numerals. Blued steel `spade' hands. 14 mm. gilt brass full plate 3.5 g. movement with conical pillars, going barrel, cylinder escapement, plain gold three armed balance, continental cock with polished steel endpiece. In very good condition. Diam. 17 mm.

HKD 75,000 - 90,000

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

Sold: HKD 66,700

LOT 533

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

MALLET a Paris, hallmarked 1778.

Fine 18-ct gold and enamel watch. Double body engraved case with champleve translucent enamelled garlands of flowers and a painted enamel portrait of a lady on the back. Later white enamel dial with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gold Louis XV 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. In good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

HKD 15,000 - 18,000

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

Sold: HKD 16,100

LOT 534

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

Estelle Hubert Pautex, Swiss, circa 1850

18-carat gold and enamel hunting cased watch. Massive four body case with reeded band and engraved 'vermicelli' decoration, the painted enamel portrait of a gentleman on the cover (slightly scratched). Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals. Gilt metal Breguet hands. Gilt brass bar movement, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement with plain brass three armed balance. In good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

HKD 11,000 - 12,500

CHF 2,200 - 2,500

LOT 535

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

Juillard Frères & Morel, Genève, circa 1850

Good 18-carat gold and enamel hunting case watch. Five body case with reeded band, a young lady with her child finely painted on the enamel cover, further ' champleve' enamelled and engraved floral decoration (slightly restored); moutain landscape painted on the enamel back with vine-branch decoration. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. Gilt brass bar movement, 15 jewels, swan neck lateral leaver escapement, bimetallic balance. Good condition. Diam. 40 mm.

HKD 18,000 - 20,000

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

Sold: HKD 12,650

LOT 536

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

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1840.

18-carat gold and enamel watch. Four body engraved case with reeded band, a very fine enamelled portrait of the Christ painted on the back with further engraved and 'champleve' enamelled decoration. Engine turned gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals. Gold Breguet hands. Gilt brass bar movement, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement with plain brass three armed balance. In very good condition. Diam. 38 mm.

HKD 10,000 - 12,500

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

Sold: HKD 10,925

LOT 537

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

Humbert Brolliet à Genève, circa 1840.

Very unusual 18-carat gold and enamel hunting cased watch with jumping hours and decorated dial. Five body case with chiselled band, the cover and the back engraved with scrolls and flowers, centred with two fine 'orientalist' enamelled paintings (slightly restored). Engine turned gold cuvette. Fine enamel portrait of a reclining young lady painted on the dial, with aperture the jumping hours and outer minute ring. Gold Breguet hand. Gilt brass bar movement, 15 jewels, right angle lever escapement with cut bimetallic balance. In good condition. Diam. 43 mm.

HKD 80,000 - 90,000

CHF 16,000 - 18,000

Sold: HKD 80,500

LOT 538

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

H. GRANDJEAN & Cie au Locle, circa 1870.

Good 18-carat gold and enamel diamond set watch. Four body case with scallop edges, the cover and the back with painted decoration in the Renaissance style over a black enamel background, further champleve enamelled floral decoration and rose diamonds set ornament at the centre of the cover (very slightly restored). Gold cuvette. Silver engine turned dial with gilt decoration, Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steed ' spade' hands. Three quarter plate, nickel plated 14"' keyless movement, 10 jewels, lateral leaver escapement with plain gold three armed balance. In good condition. Diam. 40 mm.

HKD 14,000 - 16,000

CHF 2,800 - 3,200

Sold: HKD 19,550

LOT 539

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

BAUTTE à Genève, circa 1840.

Good extra 18-carat gold and enamel watch with ' Bagnolet' caliber. Triple body case with chiselled edges, pendant and bow, the back engine turned in a 'vermicelli' pattern and centred with a very nice champleve enamelled roset. Silver dial with Roman numerals and a central floral decoration. Blued steel 'spade' hands. Fine gilt brass inverted movement, eight jewels with the train of wheel, the cylinder escapement and the plain brass three armed balance sunk in the single plate engraved with scrolls, below the dial. In good condition. Diam. 42 mm.

HKD 9,000 - 11,000

CHF 1,800 - 21,200

Sold: HKD 9,200

LOT 540

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

Adre. BRUNET à Genève, circa 1830.

Good 18-carat gold and enamel very flat watch with a visible balance. Four body case with chiselled edges, reeded band, the back engine turned in a 'vermicelli' pattern and centred with scrolled champleve enamelled decoration (slightly restored). Engine turned gold cuvette. Silver off-set dial with Roman numerals finely engraved with an harbour scene, balance aperture below the dial. Paste set gold arrow hands. Very thin gilt inverted bar movement, eight jewels, cylinder escapement, plain gold five armed balance. In very good condition. Diam. 45 mm.

HKD 18,000 - 20,000

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

LOT 541

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

J. BANGERTER a Genève, circa 1850.

Gold and enamel diamond set hunting case watch for the Turkish market. Fine four body 'demi bassine' engraved case, the cover and the back with champleve translucent red and blue, rose diamond inlaid decoration ( restored). Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Turkish numerals on a very light blue chapter ring, gilt decoration at the centre and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel 'trefle' hands. Gilt brass bar movement 10 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three armed balance. In ood condition. Diam. 45 mm.

HKD 15,000 - 17,500

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

Sold: HKD 25,300

LOT 542

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

Breguet Horloger de la Marine Royale, No 3890, case 161. Started on the 3.10.1821, completed on the 21.10.1823, sold to the Chevalier Airoldi on the 30th October 1833 for Fr. 1140. With certificate No 3718.

Important 18-carat gold quarter repeating watch. Massive triple body engine turned 'Empire' case made by JOLY (case maker Master mark), gilt brass cuvette. Silver engine turned dial (also by Joly), with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. Very fine gilt brass bar movement, 6 jewels, Breguet ruby cylinder escapement, plain brass three armed balance, 'parachute' suspension and compensation curb. Repeating on two gongs with two hammers by means of lockable piston on the pendant. In good condition with a short gold chain and a key. Later Breguet fitted case. Diam. 54 mm.

HKD 120,000 - 150,000

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

Sold: HKD 126,500

LOT 543

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

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1810.

Gold 18-carat gold quarter repeating watch with automaton Jacks. Three body 'Empire' polished case with reeded band, the back engraved with a crest. Gilt brass cuvette. Small white enamel dial with Breguet numerals (hair crack), blued steel Breguet hands. The dial plate with a translucent blue enamel over engine turning, gold stars on the edge, on each side of the dial, two automaton savages strike the quarters at will, on two bells. Full plate gilt brass movement with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain gold three armed balance, polished steel cock with ruby endstone. Repeating on two gongs. In good condition. Diam. 58 mm.

HKD 30,000 - 40,000

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: HKD 55,200

LOT 544

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

W.G. HUDSON, F.B.H.I. Mader Woodbridge Tourbillon Nr. 26954, London, halhmarked 1875.

Rare and important silver and gold poket chronometer with five minute 'tourbillon' regulator. Massive 'bassine et pomme' silver and 18-carat gold three body polished case. Silver glazed cuvette. Silver dial engraved with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds and 24 hour up/down scale. Blued steel 'pear' hands. Rare and unusual gilt brass keyless three quarter plate 20"' movement, with 19 jewels in screwed setting, cylindrical pillars, fusee with maintaining power. Five minute tourbillon carriage driven by the second's wheel pinion. Right angle lever escapement with cut bimetallic balance Breguet balance spring free sprung. In very good condition. Diam. 58 mm.

HKD 50,000 - 75,000

CHF 10,000 - 15,000

Sold: HKD 103,500

LOT 545

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

Cosandier Frères & Co, Neuchâtel, circa 1900.

Good 18-carat gold repeating moon phase astronomical watch with perpetual calendar. Massive four body 'pomme et filet, grande gouge' polished case. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring, four subsidiary dials for" the days of the week, the months with inner leap year cycle, the date and the seconds with inner moon phase aperture. Blued steel 'spade' hands. Good nickel plated 18"' movement, 28 jewels, equilibrated straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance with Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs by means of a slide on the band. In good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

HKD 100,000 - 125,000

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

Sold: HKD 86,250

LOT 546

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

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1800.

18-carat gold and enamel pendant watch in form of a butterfly. Shaped double body case decorated over all with a champleve decoration simulating the butterfly colours (slighly restored). White enamel dial with Breguet numerals. Gold ' spade' 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. Dim. 38x34

HKD 25,000 - 28,000

CHF 5,000 - 5,500

Sold: HKD 25,300

LOT 547

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

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1875.

Good 18carat gold and enamel ruby and diamond set pendant watch in form of a ladybird. Four body engraved case, the red translucent enamelled diamond set wingsheat disclosing the dial, black enamel head with ruby set eyes, chiselled body. Gold glaze cuvette. White enamel dial with Arabic numerals. Blued steel ' spade' hands. Gilt brass 6"' keyless movement, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement with plain brass three armed balance. In very good condition. Dim. 46x25 mm.

HKD 40,000 - 50,000

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: HKD 36,800

LOT 548

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

GOLAY LERESCHE à Genève, circa 1850.

Fine 18-carat gold and enamel diamond set folding lorgnette with a concealed watch. The watch is set in the handle, finely engraved both side with scrolls, the cover of a blue translucent enamel over engine turning with an inlaid rose diamond set floral decoration. White enamel dial with Roman numerals (hair crack). Blued steel 'spade' hands. Gilt brass bar movement, 6 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain gilt brass three armed balance. In good condition. Dim. 92x20 mm.

HKD 50,000 - 60,000

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 549

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

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1800.

18-ct gold and enamel pearl set pendant watch in form a shell. Double body case with alternate green and white champleve enamelled sectors inlaid with split pearls, further black and red enamelled decoration. White enamel dial with Breguet numerals unmatching 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. Dim. 38x29 mm.

HKD 20,000 - 23,000

CHF 4,000 - 4,500

Sold: HKD 27,600

LOT 550

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

Antoni Brad, Augsburg, circa 1750.

Good 20-carat gold pair cased half quarter repeating watch. Double body case, ' repoussée' with an allegorical scene depicting 'The Renomée' further scroll and pierced decoration on the edge. Inner case pierced and engraved with scrolls and a mask. Gold ' champlevé' dial with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and arch graduations. Blued steel 'poker' hands. Engraved silver dust cap. Gilt brass full plate movement with baluster pillars, verge escapement, plain brass three armed balance, continental type cock with ruby endstone repeating on a bell. In very good condition. Diam. 48 mm.

HKD 30,000 - 40,000

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: HKD 29,900

LOT 551

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

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1800.

Extremely fine and rare 18-carat gold and enamel pearl set musical watch in form of an harp. Three body case with split pearl set bezel decorated over all with musical trophies, further champleve enamelled, pearl set decoration of laurel, lyra, harp, harts, quiver and arrows. White enamel dial with Breguet numerals. Blued steel 'spade' hands. Dial plate with champleve laurel branches over a blue enamel background. 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. Independant musical movement with pointed barrel and six piled up vibrating steel blades. In very good condition. Dim. 81x50 mm.

HKD 270,000 - 300,000

CHF 55,000 - 60,000

Sold: HKD 391,000

LOT 552

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

Sebastian Bauman, Fridtberg, circa 1760. Case signed F. C. Langpour.

Very fine pair cased silver 'repousse' quarter striking and repeating calendar watch with alarm. Outer silver mounted leather covered, double body protecting case. Double body inner case 'repoussé' with a mythological scene depicting Athena, Mercure, Cupidon and Demeter, further pierced scrolls and ' rocaille' decoration. 'Champleve' silver dial with Roman numerals and Arabic minute ring, calendar aperture and inner alarum revolving disc. Later blued steel 'spade' hands. Fine gilt brass full plate movement, square pillars with applied pierced scrolled silver decoration, 'fusee' and chain, verge escapement, plain brass three armed balance, Regence continental cock with garnet endstone. A striking train with independant fixed gilt brass engraved barrels for hours and quarters. Alarm train with gilt brass engraved fixed barrel. Striking on the bell. In good condition. Diam. 120 mm.

HKD 150,000 - 175,000

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

LOT 553

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

Baltazar a Paris, circa 1750.

Very fine 20-carat gold and enamel watch with matching chatelaine. Double body case, the engraved bezel with enamel painted flowers, a pastoral scene finely painted on the back with further floral and rocaille engraved decoration (restorations). Four element gold chatelaine with different enamel painted scenes ( restored). White enamel dial with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gold Louis XV hands. Gilt brass full plate movement with baluster pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, continental cock and polished steel endpiece. Good condition. Diam. 46 mm.

HKD 100,000 - 125,000

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

LOT 554

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

Joh. M. Bergauer in Wien, circa 1750.

Very fine and rare 18-carat gold and enamel watch with matching chatelaine in original fitted Morocco case. Double body case, the engraved bezel with painted enamel flowers, a domestic scene depicting a backgammon party, finely painted on the enamel back, further rocaille engraving with small painted enamel flowers. Gold and enamel chatelaine with four domestic scenes and flowers finely painted on the elements (slightly restored). White enamel dial with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gold Louis XV hands. Gilt brass full plate movement with concave pillars, ' fusee' and chain, verge escapement, plain brass three armed balance with Louis XV continental cock, garnet endstone. In good condition. Diam. 45 mm.

HKD 140,000 - 160,000

CHF 28,000 - 32,000

LOT 555

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

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1790.

Rare 18-carat gold and enamel 'Bras en l'air' watch. Double body massive case, the bezel and the edge of the back with 'champlevé' mottoes over a blue background: 'Et du bien et du mal, je marque les instants' and 'Je suis sans le vouloir entrainée par le temps', the back of translucent blue enamel over engine turning (restored). White enamel dial with an applied chiselled gold automaton gladiator, turning his head from left to right and lifting his arms by depressing the pendant in order to point the hours and minutes along two sectors on each side. Gilt brass full plate movement with conical pillars, fusee and chain, plain brass three armed balance, continental cock with steel endstone. In ood condition. Diam. 55 mm.

HKD 125,000 - 150,000

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

Sold: HKD 161,000

LOT 556

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

Robert & Courvoisier, Swiss, circa 1790.

Rare 18-carat gold 'Bras en lair' watch. Double body polished case. White enamel dial with an applied chiselled gold automaton gladiator, turning his silver head from left to right and lifting his arms by depressing the pendant in order to point the hours and minutes along two sectors on each side. Gilt brass full plate movement with conical pillars, fusee and chain, plain brass three armed balance, continental cock with steel endstone. In good condition. Diam. 57 mm.

HKD 125,000 - 130,000

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

LOT 557

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

M.H. Jean Genbrugge Chateau de et à Broechem ? Anvers, made in the 70's.

Very fine 18-carat gold and enamel pearl set quarter repeating musical double face watch, with four automatons, after an automaton watch from the SANDOZ collection. Three body 'Empire' case with pearl set bezels and reeded band. White enamel dial with Arabic numerals, blued steel Breguet hands. On the rear face, very fine composition of 'champlevé' enamel and three coloured gold, depicting a theatre scene, with a dansing couple in front of a mirror, two other automaton musicians play the harp and beat time on each side of the stage. Two train gilt brass movement with going barrels, ruby cylinder escapement, plain brass three armed balance, repeating on gongs. Musical train with pointed disc and 22 vibrating steel blades. The polished steel automaton work is set on a specially made level added to the original XIXth century movement. In very good condition.

HKD 200,000 - 250,000

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

Sold: HKD 192,625

LOT 558

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

Antoine Des Roches, Swiss, circa 1790.

Very fine 18-carat gold and enamel pair cased pearl set watch. Glazed gilt brass protecting case. Double body case with split pearl set bezel, the back with a very fine enamel painted portrait of the harvest Goddess and further 'champlevé' enamelled floral decoration, the edge set with split pearls. White enamel dial with Arabic numerals. Paste set Louis XVI 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. 60 mm.

HKD 90,000 - 100,000

CHF 18,000 - 20,000

LOT 559

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

Jean François Achad, Genève, circa 1795.

Very fine and rare 20-carat gold and enamel automaton watch, quarter repeating on bells. Double body massive polished case with engraved band. Small white enamel dial with Breguet numerals. ' Spade' blued steel hands. The gold dial plate with an enamel painted fluvial landscape. Applied three coloured gold chiselled automaton cupids, above the dial, striking the bells at will, an automaton watermill and a fisherman on the foreground. Gilt brass full plate movement with conical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain brass three armed balance. Repeating on bells by depressing the pendant. In very good condition. Diam: 56 mm.

HKD 200,000 - 300,000

CHF 40,000 - 60,000

LOT 560

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

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1800.

Very fine and rare 18-carat gold and enamel automaton watch quarter repeating on bells. Double body polished 'Empire' case. Small off-set white enamel dial with Breguet numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. Gold dial plate with an enamel painted mountain landscape (slightly restored) and two applied three coloured chiselled gold Jacks, striking the quarters at will, on two bells. On the foreground, another three coloured gold chiselled automaton scene, with a Cupid blowing the fire on the forge, a knife-grinder Cupid and a third Cupid forging the weapons of Venus. Gilt brass double train movement with inset bells, cylindrical pillars, cylinder escapement with plain brass three armed balance. Repeating on two bells by depressing the pendant. Very good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

HKD 200,000 - 300,000

CHF 40,000 - 60,000

LOT 561

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

Henry Capt, Genève, circa 1800

Very fine and extremely rare 18-carat gold musical quarter repeating watch with two automatons. Triple body 'Empire' engine turned case. Small off-set white enamel dial with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. The dial plate with an enamel painted landscape, a castle on the left and on the foreground an applied three coloured gold chiselled automaton scene with a lady playing the harp and a young boy drawing her portrait. Gilt brass double train movement with free standing barrel, inverted cylinder escapement with plain five armed steel balance. Musical train with pointed disc and vibrating steel blades, repeating on gongs. In very good condition. Diam. 60 mm.

HKD 200,000 - 300,000

CHF 40,000 - 60,000

Sold: HKD 230,000

LOT 562

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

Henry Capt, Genève, circa 1800 (signed on the movement dust rim).

Fine and rare 18-carat gold and enamel quarter repeating musical watch with three automatons. Double body 'Empire' case with reeded band. Gilt brass cuvette. Small gold off-set dial with Breguet numerals, a roset engraved at the centre. Steel 'spade' hands with blued tips. Gold dial plate with an enamel painted landscape (slightly restored) and below the dial, an applied five coloured chiselled gold automaton scene, depicting a lady playing on the lyra and a Cupid playing the drum, while a dove appears on a bush to feed the female on the nest. Gilt brass full plate double train movement, with cylindrical pillars, cylinder escapement, brass plain three armed balance with diamond endstone, English type cock, partly sunk on an applied gilt brass plate, engraved with scrolls. Musical train with six piled up steel blades and a pointed barrel. In good condition. Diam. 58 mm.

HKD 190,000 - 230,000

CHF 38,000 - 45,000

Sold: HKD 195,500

LOT 563

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

Humbert & Mairet, Geneve, circa 1800.

Very fine and important double face 18-carat gold and enamel watch with three automatons depicting: ' The forge'. Double body case with polished bezels. White enamel dial with Arabic numerals. Gold 'Croissant' hands. On the rear face, an enamel painted rupestral landscape with a pouring automaton fountain and on the foreground an applied three coloured gold chiselled automaton scene of the forge with a blacksmith blowing the fire while another one is hammering an horseshoe. Double train full plate gilt brass movement with fusee and chain, cylindrical pillars, verge escapement with plain brass three armed balance. In very good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

HKD 200,000 - 250,000

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

Sold: HKD 230,000

LOT 564

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

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1800.

Very rare and fine double face 18-carat gold and enamel watch with four automatons, depicting 'Le forgeron de flèches'. Double body case with polished bezels. White enamel dial with Breguet numerals. Blued steel 'spade' hands. On the rear face, an enamel painted mountain landscape with on the foreground an applied three coloured gold chiselled automaton scene with a pouring fountain, a cupid blowing the fire while two other cupids are forging the weapons of Venus. Double train full plate gilt brass movement with ' fusee' and chain, cylindrical pillars, verge escapement with plain brass three armed balance. In very good condition. Diam. 58 mm.

HKD 200,000 - 300,000

CHF 40,000 - 60,000

Sold: HKD 218,500

LOT 565

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

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1790

Very fine and rare double side 18-carat gold and enamel pearl set automaton watch depicting: "Le forgeron de flbches", in an original Morocco fitted case. Double body case with split pearl-set bezels. White enamel dial with Roman numerals (slightly restored on the edge). Blued steel hands. An enamel painted rupestral landscape on the rear face, with on the foreground a three coloured gold chiselled automaton scene with a pouring fountain, a knife-grinder cupid and another cupid forging the weapons of Venus. Double train full plate gilt brass movement with ' fusee' and chain, cylindrical pillars, verge escapement with plain brass three armed balance. In very good condition. Diam. 54 mm.

HKD 200,000 - 300,000

CHF 40,000 - 60,000

LOT 566

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

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1790.

Rare and fine double side 18-carat gold and enamel pearl-set quarter repeating watch with automatons. Double body case with split pearl-set bezel and reeded band. White enamel dial with Arabic numerals (slightly restored on the edge and small hair cracks). Gold ' Croissant' hands. On the rear face, an enamel painted dark night garden landscape with an applied three coloured gold chiselled automaton scene of three pouring fountains with on each side, two Jacks striking the quarters at will. Gilt brass movement with inset bells, cylindrical pillars, cylinder escapement with plain brass three armed balance. Repeating by depressing the pendant. In very good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

HKD 200,000 - 300,000

CHF 40,000 - 60,000

LOT 567

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

Edouard Juvet, Fleurier, No 42355, circa 1835.

Very fine 18-carat gold and enamel centre second watch for the Chinese market. Double body case, the fixed bezel with 'champlevé' enamelled decoration, an enamel painted pastoral scene on the back, depicting a shepherd playing the flute for two young girls, further 'champlevé' decoration on the edge. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals. Blued steel ' pear` hands. Fine fully engraved gilt brass movement, 'Chinese' caliber with free standing barrel, duplex escapement, plain equilibrated three armed steel balance. In very good condition. Diam. 60 mm.

HKD 200,000 - 250,000

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

LOT 568

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

Anonymous, Swiss, in the manner of Jaquet Droz & Leschaut, circa 1785.

Outstanding 18-carat gold and enamel quarter repeating pearl set watch with erotic automatons, made for the Chinese market. Triple body case, bezel and back set with split pearls, extremely fine enamel painted scene on the back depicting 'the rapt of Helena by Pâris' (slightly restored on the edge). The back opens by means of a push piece on the band, revealing an automaton erotic scene with two enamelled personnages applied over a very finely painted boudoir (slightly restored). The action starts automatically when the lid is open and stops as soon it is closed. White enamel dial, with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Blued steel Breguet hands. Double train gilt brass movement on two levels with inset bells, going barrels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three armed balance. Independant movement for the automatons. Repeating by depressing the pendant. In good condition. Diam. 62 mm.

HKD 400,000 - 500,000

CHF 80,000 - 120,000

Sold: HKD 460,000

LOT 569

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

Jos. Martineau Senior, London, hallmarked 1745/46. Case chiselled by Christopher Heckel.

Highly important and magnificent silver pair cased quarter repeating, hour striking musical coach watch. Very fine double body pierced and chiselled leather covered outer case with pique work and fine scrolled foliage silver decoration. The magnificent double body inner case signed: 'C. H.', is chased from in front and embossed with a classical landscape, ruins on the foreground, within a large cartouche, outer pierced and engraved panels foliage and bandwork between chased shell and scrollwork. Fine 'champlevé' silver dial with Turkish numerals. Elaborated blued steel hands. Fine silver dust cap, the edge pierced and engraved with scrolls and musical trophies. Outstanding gilt brass full plate double level movement with conical pillars, 'fusee' and chain, verge escapement with plain brass three armed balance and fine large English cock pierced and engraved with scrolls. Musical train with fixed barrel, pointed cylinder, 7 bells and 12 hammers playing 2 tunes: MIRLITON AND BRITTONS - STRIKE HOME. Repeating on 2 bells. In very good condition. Diam. 146 mm.

HKD 750,000 - 1,000,000

CHF 150,000 - 200,000

Sold: HKD 1,245,750