Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Jun 25, 2011

LOT 303

Fres Esquivillon & Dechoudens, Genève, No. 30995. Made circa 1790. Fine 18k yellow and pink gold pocket watch.

C. Two-body, hinged, the reverse with engine-turning centered by an engraving of a dog resting by a flower basket, borders with floral motif repeating on front. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions and Arabic fiveminute numerals. Silver hands. M. 34 mm., hinged, gilt brass full plate with rounded pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement with micrometric potence adjustment, plain brass three-arm balance, continental cock with polished steel endplate, silvered regulation dial. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 52 mm.