Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1992

LOT 2

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1840.

Silver center second watch made for the Chinese market. Silver case, polished with hinged glazed cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals (damaged). Unusual gilt brass movement, Chinese caliber, engraved overall, decorated with enamelled flowers and birds, free standing barrel, cylinder escapement. Diam. 63 mm. Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1840. Silver center second watch made for the Chinese market. Silver hunting case, engine-turned and engraved with a floral decoration. Hinged silver cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals. GiIt brass movement, Chinese caliber, engraved overall, with free standing barrel, lateral lever escapement. Diam. 66 mm. Lot of 2.