Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992
LOT 249
Just e Son, London, No. 3126, Swiss, made for the Chinese market, circa 1840. Rare and fine 18 ct gold and enamel, pearlset, center seconds, watch with special escapement.
ITL 17,000 - 20,000
USD 13,000 - 15,000
C. Three body, Empire, splIt-pearl set bezels, the back enamelled with a fine painted bunch of flowers over a blue ground. Gold cuvette, engraved with leaf decoration. D. white enamel with Roman numerals. Gold "spade" hands. M. gilt brass, fully engraved Chinese caliber with free standing barrel, duplex escapement, bimetallic balance, flat balance spring. Movement signed. In very good condition in a fitted box.. Diam.: 55 mm.
