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Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994
LOT 52
Cabrier, London, No. 203, circa 1770. Fine 20 ct. gold pair cased, quarter repeating watch.
HKD 17,500 - 20,000
CHF 3,500 - 4,000
Sold: HKD 25,300
C. Outer double body, the bezel pierced and chased with scrolls and animais, the back repousse with scene depicting Venus and Cupid with outer four small portraits and pierced scroll decoration. Inner double body, bassine, pierced and engraved with inhabited foliage. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gold Louis XV hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with baluster pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring and English gilt brass pierced and engraved cock. Repeating on a bell by depressing the pendant. Signed on the back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 49 mm.
