Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997
LOT 420
Not signed, No. 1485, Swiss, made for the Chinese Market, circa 1820. "Homage to the Hero " Fine 18K gold and enamel, pearl set, quarter repeating watch with centre seconds.
HKD 270,000 - 310,000
USD 35,000 - 40,000
C. Four body, "Empire" with split-pearl set bezels, pendant and bow, the band with azure and red champleve enamelled decoration the back inset with a fine enamel panel painted with a scene featuring Ulysse, Helen and Neoptoleme paying tribute to Achilles' tomb. Hinged glazed gold cuvette decorated with champleve enamelled flowers and butterfly over a blue ground. D. Silver engine-turned with applied gold Roman numerals, the centre engraved with a rosette. M. 20"', gilt brass, partly engraved with foliage, Lepine type calibre with free standing barrel, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring. Repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant. In very good condition. Diam. 55 mm.
