Important Watches and Wristwatches
Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, May 27, 1990
LOT 123
Ellicott, London, No 7948, circa 1780.
HKD 130,000 - 160,000
CHF 25,000 - 30,000
Very fine 20 ct gold pair case independent quarter repeating clock watch. Double body outer case " repoussé" and pierced on the edge and the bezel. Double body inner case with an open work of engraved foliage. Brass plated dust cap. White enamel dial with Roman and Arabic numerals. Gold "Poker" hands. GiIt brass full plate double train movement with cylindrical pilars, fusée and chain, cylinder escapement with a plain 3-armed steel balance, English balance cock with a diamond end stone.
