Important Watches and Wristwatches
Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989
LOT 217
Vaucher, Fleurier, Swiss, circa 1840. Tao Kuang
HKD 150,000 - 175,000
CHF 30,000 - 35,000
Very fine gold and enamel centre second pearl set watch for the Chinese market, with a special escapement. Double body case with pearl set and 'champlevé' enamelled bezel, pendant and bow, very finely painted 'champlevé' enamelled flowers over a black background on the back, split pearl set and enamelled edge. Glazed brass cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and outer second ring. Blued steel 'trefle' hands. Good polished steel movement, Chinese caliber with free standing barrel, 6 jewels, duplex escapement with a plain 5 armed polished steel balance and ruby endstone. In very good condition. Diam. 53 mm.
