Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1993
LOT 350
William Anthony, London, No. 1892, circa 1800. Fine and magnificent 18 ct. gold and enamel, eight day going, pearl and diamond-set oval watch for the Chinese market.
CHF 120,000 - 130,000
C. Double body, with split-pearl set bezel and pendant, the back of blue translucent enamel over engine-turning (slightly restored), with a split-pearl set border and a very fine applied diamond and pearl set decoration. GiIt brass cuvette. D. Gold champleve eccentric chapter with Roman numerals and symmetrical subsidiary seconds over an amati ground. Gold arrow hands. M. Fine shaped gilt brass, fully chased with a floral decoration, five wheel train, eight day going, Chinese calibre drawn from that of Lepine with free standing barrel, duplex escapement, plain five curved arm polished steel balance with flat balance spring and diamond end-stone. Signed on the dial and cuvette. In good condition. Dim. 95 x 57 mm.
