Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 10, 1994
Barraud, Cornhill, London, No. 9110, circa 1815. Very fine gold, enamel and pearl set watch for the Chinese market.
C. Three body, Empire with reeded band, split pearl set bezels, pendant and bow, back panel of blue translucent enamel over engine-turning and decorated with a very fine paillonné rosette and border. Gold fixed cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman hour numerals, outer minute ring and susbsidiary seconds. Polished gold "spade" hands. M. Hinged gilt full plate with turned pillars, going barrel, cylinder escapement, plain four-arm gilt brass balance, flat spring and regulator, foliate engraved and pierced English cock with end stone. Gilt brass dust cap fully engraved with scrolls of foliage. Signed on the dial and back plate. In perfect condition. Diam. 61 mm.