Ilbery, London, 6117, made for the Chinese Mraket, circa 1790, fromerly in the collection of King Farouk. Important and very fine gold, enamel, pearl and hardstone centre-seconds watch, with special escapement. In fitted case. | Important Watches, Wristwatches and Clocks

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Hanae Mori Building, Dec 15, 1990

LOT 419

Ilbery, London, 6117, made for the Chinese Mraket, circa 1790, fromerly in the collection of King Farouk. Important and very fine gold, enamel, pearl and hardstone centre-seconds watch, with special escapement. In fitted case.

JPY 14,000,000 - 18,000,000

CHF 140,000 - 180,000

Sold: JPY 18,706,250

C. Oviform, polished frame inset with 38 panels of cornelian and mass agate, back centred with a large panel of mass agate within split-pearl border. Scarlet, black and blue enamelled pendant, low and button finial. D. White enamel, Roman numerals, minute marks. Gold "Breguet pointes évidées" hands with centre-seconds. M. Skeletonised, engraved and gilt of typical calibre, standing barrel with stop-work. Duplex escapement, polished steeel five-arm balance, flat spring and diamond end-stone. Signed on movement. In excellent condition. Dim. 110 x 65 mm.

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This watch was formerly in the famous collection of boxes, watches and objects formed by King Farouk of Egypt. The original lot tickets, description and a gold key are included. The unusual form of the case is apparently derived from the jade disks carried to assist in cooling the hands.