The Sandberg Watch Collection

Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

LOT 190

Unsigned, Fleurier, Swiss, circa 1865.Silver, enamel and pearl-set, centre-seconds watch, made for the Chinese market.

C. Two-body, an enamelled portrait of a lady on the back on blue enamel ground, bezels set with half pearls, spring-loaded glazed cuvette hinged to the movement ring. D. White enamel with radial Roman chapters, outer minute and fifth second divisions. Blued-steel 'spade' hands. M. 32.3 mm o, gilt brass, entirely engraved 'Chinese' bridge calibre, 15 jewels, standing barrel, lateral lever escapement, brass two-arm balance with round knobs resembling screws on the rim, blued-steel flat balance sprng.Case stamped with prestige London marks.Diam. 48 mm. Published in the Sandberg book, pages 344-345.