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The Furama Hotel Hong Kong, Victoriana Room, Jun 05, 2000

LOT 314

Amalric Frères, Genève, No. 18500, circa 1790.Fine 18K gold and enamel pearl-set watch with matching châtelaine, in a green shark skin covered fitted box.

C. Three-body, Directoire with pearl-set bezels and hinged glazed back, the band with champlevé enamelled decoration, the back enamel panel painted with a charming scene depicting a young couple with doves, symbol of Fidelity, outer floral black and white champlevé enamelled decoration. Matching gold and rock crystal set châtelaine, decorated with a blue enamelled plaque with paillonné symbols of Love and Fidelity; gold seal and key. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Gold hands. M. Hinged glt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece.Signed on the dial and back plate.Diam. 47 mm.