Important Watches, Wristwatches and c...
Geneva, Apr 20, 1996
LOT 174
Bovet, Fleurier, No. 186, Swiss, made for the Chinese Market, circa 1860. Fine and unusual silver gilt and enamel, pearlset centre second watch with special escapement.
CHF 3,000 - 4,000
C. Three body, Empire, with reeded band, split-pearl set bezels, pendant and bow, the back blue enamel panel painted with a fine scene depicting two savages attacked by a lion. Hinged gilt glazed cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman nmerals. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Gilt brass fully engraved with a floral decoration, "Chinese" calibre with free standing barrel, single wheel duplex escapement, three-arm balance with screws, flat balance spring and regulator. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 55 mm.
