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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995
LOT 733
Ilbery, London, 6664, circa 1820. Very fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, pearl-set watch with special escapement, made for the Chinese Market.
CHF 30,000 - 35,000
C. Two-body with split-pearl set bezels pendant and bow, the back with a finely painted young couple in an escutcheon against a blue enamel ground with further champlevé enamelled decoration. Engraved gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. Gold dished oval pointed hands. M. Entirely engraved, Chinese calibre with freestanding barrel, duplex escapement, polished steel five-arm balance, flat spring with regulator. Signed on the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 60 mm.
