Antiquorum Auctioneers since 1974

Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Sep 28, 2026

LOT 37

G.H. BERBLINGER, OPEN-FACE, KEY-WINDING QUARTER REPEATING POCKET WATCH, 18K YELLOW GOLD AND ENAMEL

HKD 20,000 - 40,000

EUR 2,300 - 4,500 / CHF 2,100 - 4,200 / USD 2,600 - 5,100 / JPY 396,000 - 790,000

TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE

A fine, 18k yellow gold and enamel, open-face, key-winding quarter-repeating pocket watch. The watch features a white enamel dial with Roman numerals and painted outer five-minute divisions. The case back is adorned with a later enamel painting depicting a romantic pastoral scene, and case back inside stamped 'FVL'


Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3-9

Good

Scratched

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-25-01

Good

Chipped

HANDS Original

Brand G.H. Berblinger

Year Circa 1840-1860s

Case No. 15771

Caliber Gilt full plate movement with quarter repeating

Diameter 52mm

Weight 112g

Signature dial and case



CONDITIONS AND INFORMATION FOR BUYERS.
The purchase price payable by a buyer will be the sum of the final bid price plus the buyer’s premium, together with any applicable sales or compensating use tax. In addition to the hammer price, the buyer’s premium is payable as follows: 26% of the hammer price on each lot.
Please look carefully at all the photos as they are an integral part of the description. Any defect not mentioned in the descriptions but visible on the photos will be considered as described and cannot lead to any claim. The dimensions are given as an indication and may slightly differ from the measures mentioned by the manufacturers especially for contemporary watches. The photos are not retouched. Colors may differ from reality. For timepieces, we guarantee neither the functioning nor the precision of the movement, nor the water-resistance of the case. In addition, please note that movements, parts of mechanisms or cases may be incomplete.
The lots are sold “as is”, described to the best of our knowledge and cannot be returned. Once the online bid is placed by the bidder, it cannot be cancelled.