Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 10, 1994
LOT 337
William Anthony, London, No. 1567, made for the Chinese market, circa 1795. Very fine and large 18 ct. gold and enamel pearl and diamond-set, centre seconds watch with special escapement.
CHF 70,000 - 80,000
C. Double body, bezels and pendant paved with splitpearls, the back panel of blue translucent enamel (slightly restored) decorated with a ring of engraved leaves and centred with an applied gold and silver rosette set with rose-diamonds and large split pearls. Hinged gilt brass cuvette with bright-cut engraved decoration. D. White enamel with blue Roman numerals, outer minute and seconds ring. Gold arrow hands. M. Gilt brass, "Chineses" calibre with free standing barrel, fully engraved with a floral and foliage decoration, single wheel duplex escapement, plain polished steel five-arm balance, flat balance spring. Signed on the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 66 mm.
