Exceptional horologic works of art

Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

LOT 491

Ilbery, London, No. 6810, made for the Chinese market circa 1830. Very fine,18K gold and enamel, pearl-set, center seconds watch. Accompanied by an original wooden fitted box.

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

EUR 9,800 - 11,700

Sold: CHF 17,250

C. three-body, ?bassine?, gold hinged cuvette, the back enameled with a geometric pattern on blue ground within a fruit of the vine surround on black ground, half pearl-set bezels, chased band, half pearl-set pendant and bow. D. white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute/seconds ring, fifteen-minute/second Arabic markers. Gold ?cup? hands. M. 48 mm (21''', gilt brass ?Chinese? caliber, free-standing barrel, ruby duplex escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring.Movement signed.Diam. 55 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3 - 47
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 01