Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993
LOT 170
Bovet Fleurier, 528, circa 1830. Rare gold and enamel watch for the Chinese market with special escapement, with closely matching gold and enamel propelling pencil.
CHF 12,000 - 16,000
Sold: CHF 13,800
C. Two body, entirely decorated with translucent enamel) and gold flowers and foliage in champleve and remouli technique flowers and scrolls on a black enamel ground with a clear glaze (panel refitted, small old repair). Similarly cloisonne style enamelled extendable propelling pencil. D. White enamel, Roman hour numerals, polished gold spoon hands with centre seconds. Glazed and hinged gilt metal cuvette. M. Frosted skeletonised and gilt of usual caliber with going barrel, 9 jewels standing barrel, duplex escapement, plain 5-arm polished steel balance, flat spring with regulator. Signed on the movement. In reasonably good condition. Diam.56mm.
