The Longitude at the Eve of the Third...

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

LOT 270

Swiss, made for the Chinese Market, circa 1890.Very fine small 18K gold and enamel, pearl-set, keyless minute repeating watch with centre seconds.

C. Four body "bassine et filets with split-pearl set bezels, the red flinqué enamelled band with a Greek gilt decoration, the red flinqué enamel back panel centred with a painted scene, depicting two ladies in a park accompanied by their dog. Hinged gold cuvette engraved with technical details. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and gilt decoration. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 15''', gilt brass, 29 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance sring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band.Diam. 44 mm.