William Anthony, London, No. 1912, circa 1800. Magnificent 18ct. gold, enamel, diamond and pearl-set 8-day oval watch, made for the Chinese Market. | Important Collectors Wristwatches, Pocket Watches, Clock | Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, 20th October 1991

Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

LOT 427

William Anthony, London, No. 1912, circa 1800. Magnificent 18ct. gold, enamel, diamond and pearl-set 8-day oval watch, made for the Chinese Market.

CHF 160,000 - 180,000

Sold: CHF 171,250

C. two-body, massive,engraved band, the bezels set with a rouble row of split-pearls,back panel decorated with translucent blue enamel,with a band of formai patterns in blue,white and red, navette-shaped rose-diamond central motif bordered by applied gold split-pearl set scrollwork. Hinged and bright-cut engraved giltmetal cuvette. D. Oval, white enamel, chapterring with Roman numerals at 12, Arabic seconds ring below. Gold arrow hands. M .Oval, entirely engraved, skeletonised and gilt, of usual caliber, with free-standing barrel, duplex escapement, plain polished five-arm steel balance, flat spring and diamond end-stone. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Dims.97 mm.x 55mm.

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This is a fine example from the small group of oval 8-day watches,always signed by Anthony ( Ganthony), which were made for the Chinese Court in Peking.ln common with the majority of the finest decorative watches destined for China, these were originally made in pairs, but as most were "acquired" by Europeans during the Boxer rebellion they have been split up over the intervening years.