Important Collector's Wristwatches, P...

New York, Sep 24, 2003

LOT 49

Unsigned, Chinese, circa 1870.Fine and rare, small, mother-of-pearl inlaid mulberry, hour and quarter striking, dead center seconds, bracket clock with special escapement.

C. rectangular, light, delicately made, glazed on all sides, openings for sound on each side, decorated with mother-of-pearl floral pattern, small hollowed mulberry base. D. white enamel, Roman numerals, outer gilt minute track against gilt brass plate engraved with dragons. Elaborate brass hands. M. rectangular 90 x 102 mm, brass, two going barrels, "Chinese" duplex escapement, solid brass balance with screws, flat balance spring, rack striking on two bells.Dim. Height 24 cm, width 16 c