Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 24, 1999

LOT 567

Dimier, Geneve, made for the Chinese Market, circa 1860. Fine silver gilt and enamel, pearl-set centre second watch with special escapement, in original mahogany fitted box.

C. Three body, Empire, with reeded band, split-pearl set bezels, pendant and bow, the back enamel panel painted with a fine composition of summer flowers over an azure ground. Hinged glazed cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Polished steel, "Chinese" calibre fully engraved with foliage over a matted ground, free standing barrel, single wheel duplex escapement with polished steel escape wheel, three-arm balance with wedge shaped and partly blued steel weights, flat balance spring and regulator. Diam.62 mm.