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Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 14, 1995
Fra. Perigal, Royal Exchange, London, No. 20043, with London hallmarks for 1791. Very fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, pearl and gem-set pair cased watch.
C. Outer double body 'vith scallop edge, internai border with blue and white champleve enamelled decoration and set with small diamonds, the bezels set with alternate split-pearls and rubies, the )_rack of blue enamel over engine-turning. Inner double body, polished. Giit brass dust-cap. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and subsidiary seconds. Gold arrow hands. M. Hinged gilt brass with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, cylinder escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring, pierced and engraved gilt brass cock with diamond end-stone, the back plate with applied gilt brass panel chased with a floral and foliage decoration. Signed on the back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 51 mm.