Important Watches, Wristwatches and c...
Geneva, Oct 15, 1989
LOT 392
William Anthony, London, No. 1892, circa 1800. Rare and magnificent 18-carat gold and enamel eight day going pearl and diamond set oval watch for the chinese market.
CHF 80,000 - 100,000
Double body 20-carat massive case with split pearl set bezel and pendant, the back of blue translucent enamel over engine turning (slightly restored) with a split pearl set border and a very fine applied diamond and pearl set decoration. Gilt brass cuvette. Gold "champlevé" off set dial with Roman numerals, subsidiary symetrical arabic second ring, amati back ground. Gold arrow hands. Extremely fine oval gilt brass eight day going movement, engraved overall with scrolls and flowers, five jewels, five wheel train, with a free standing barrel, duplex escapement, plain five curved armed polish steel balance with a diamond endstone. In good condition. Dim. 95 x 57 mm.
