Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997
Armando Tixier y Cia., Rosario (Argentina), Swiss, made for the South American Market, circa 1890. Very fine 18K gold and enamel pearl-set keyless quarter repeating watch.
C. Four body, "Empire" with split-pearl set bezel and bow, the back enamel panel painted with a scene featuring "Heloise and Abelard" Hinged gold glazed cuvette. D. White enamel with gilt Arabic numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "Louis XVI" hands. M. 18'", gilt brass, 29 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Diam. 51 mm.