Important Watches and Wristwatches
Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989
LOT 242
Barrauds Cornhill, London, No 9673, Hallmarked 1846. Tao Kuang.
HKD 150,000 - 175,000
CHF 30,000 - 35,000
Very fine 18-carat gold and enamel pearl set watch for the Chinese market. Three body case with fixed cuvette, engine turned band, pearl set bezel pendant and bow, a fine bunch of flowers painted on the back on a red translucent enamel over engine turning, outer black and white 'champlevé' scalloped enamelled decoration, the border set with split pearls. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. Gold 'pear' hands. Gilt brass engraved dust cap. Gilt brass full plate movement with cylindrical pillars, going barrel, cylinder escapement, plain gilt brass three armed balance, English cock with garnet endstone. In very good condition. Diam. 60 mm.
