Important Watches and Wristwatches
Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989
LOT 214
Clary, Swiss, circa 1790. Ch'ien Lung.
HKD 125,000 - 150,000
CHF 25,000 - 30,000
Extremely fine 18-carat gold and enamel pearl set pair cased watch. Outer glazed gilt brass protecting case. Double body case, the split pearl set bezel with a blue enamelled filet, very fine enamel scene painted on the back, depicting Demeter and Core on a dark blue background over engine turning, split pearls and blue enamelled filet on the edge. White enamel dial with Arabic numerals. Gold Breguet hands. Gilt brass full plate movement with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement with plain brass three armed balance, continental cock and polished steel endpiece. In very good condition. Diam. 60 mm.
Notes
The enlargement of the picture points out the
outstanding quality of the enamel and the perfection of
the miniature bringing to light the exceptional ability of
the Genevese craftsmen.