Important Watches, Collector's Wristw...

Noga Hilton, Geneva, Jun 14, 2003

LOT 198

Juvet, Fleurier, No. 224891 and No. 224893, circa 1870. Fine and very rare silver true pair of center-seconds watches made for the Chinese market in original Morocco fitted box.

C. Three-body, "Chinese", polished, spring-loaded back cover, spring-loaded silver glazed cuvette mounted to the movement ring. D. White enamel, Chinese numerals, outer minute divisions, inner 24-hour Roman scale.M. 48 mm. (21'''), gilt brass, fully engraved "Chinese" caliber with standing barrel, entire train jeweled, straight line calibrated lever escapement, uncut-bimetallic balance with flat balance spring.Signed on dial, case and movement and box in Chinese characters.Diam. 55 mm.