Important Watches and Wristwatches
Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989
LOT 240
E. Tavernier, Paris, circa 1820. Chia Ch'ing.
HKD 40,000 - 50,000
CHF 8,000 - 10,000
Rare and fine 18-carat gold double face moon phase astronomical mechanical key. The case with reeded band. White enamel dial on the front face, with the days of the week and red outer calendar ring. Blued steel ` arrow' hands. Gold plate on the rear face with the age and moon face aperture. A click work drives the hands and the moon phase volvelle step by step, each time the key is used to wind a watch. In very good condition. Diam. 26 mm.
