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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 22, 1995
LOT 601
Ilbery, London, No. 6249, Swiss, made for the Chinese market, circa 1815. Very fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, pearl set, centre seconds watch, with special escapement.
CHF 60,000 - 70,000
USD 50,000 - 60,000
C. Double body, Empire, with fixed bezel, the band with a fine champleve enamel enamelled floral decoration on a black ground, split-pearl set bezels pendant and bow with a champleve enamelled decoration, the back enamel panel painted with a family scene, a young couple presenting a peach to his child(slightly restored on the border). Hinged gold cuvette engraved with decoration. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer minute ring and subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 22"', gilt brass, Chinese calibre, with free standing barrel, entirely engraved, single wheel duplex escapement, plain polished steel five-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator and diamond end-stone. Signed on the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 58 mm.
