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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 22, 1995
LOT 602
Ilbery, London, No. 6626, Swiss, made for the Chinese market, circa 1820. Very fine 18 ct. gold and enamel centre seconds watch with special escapement, in original red Morocco fitted box.
CHF 45,000 - 50,000
USD 38,000 - 42,000
Sold: CHF 50,600
C. Double body with fixed bezel, of the type used for watches made for the Chinese market, bezels and pendant with champleve enamelled decoration, the back enamel panel painted with a family scene, with a sitting gentleman surrounded by his wife, three children and a dog (slightly restored on the border). Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer minute ring. Gold "heart" bands. M. 22"', gilt brass, Chinese calibre, with engraved free standing barrel and bridges, 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. 57 mm.
