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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 22, 1995
LOT 604
Ilbery, London, No. 7091, Swiss, made for the Chinese market, circa 1840. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, pearl set, centre seconds watch with special escapement.
CHF 30,000 - 38,000
USD 25,000 - 30,000
C. Double body, Empire, with split-pearl set bezel, pendant and bow, the band with chased decoration, the enamel back panel painted with a fine allegory about temptation: a young and pretty lady is forced to choice between money and honours with an old man and love with a troubadour. Hinged gilt brass cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer minute and seconds ring. Gold "spade" hands. M. Gilt brass, fully engraved Chinese calibre with free standing barrel, single wheel duplex escapement, plain steel five-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator, diamond end-stone. Signed on the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 60 mm.
