Important Collector's Wristwatches an...
Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 14, 1995
LOT 2
Leroi, No. 4756, Swiss, made for the Islamic market, circa 1825. Fine 18 ct gold and enamel watch.
HKD 22,000 - 25,000
USD 2,900 - 3,200
C. Three body with scallop edge, entirely enamelled, the bezel with alternate black sectors with gold foliage decoration and small panels painted en grisaille with musical instruments, quiver and manuscript, pendant and bow with black champlevé enamelled decoration, the back with alternate black sectors painted with a floral decoration and trophies painted en grisaille against a pink translucent ground, the centre panel with roses. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Turkish numerals and subsidiary seconds. Gilt brass Breguet hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylinder pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel endstone. In good condition. Signed on the dial, cuvette and movement. Diam. 46 mm.
