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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995
LOT 91
William Anthony, London, No. 1561, made for the Chinese Market, circa 1795. Magnificent and rare 18 ct. gold and enamel, pearlset centre seconds watch with special escapement.
CHF 90,000 - 100,000
C. Double body, with split-pearl set bezel and pendant, the back of blue translucent enamel over engin-turning, with split pearl-set border, the very fine applied pearl set decoration in a star pattern centred by a large pearl. Hinged gilt brass cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer minute and seconds ring. Gold arrow hands. M. Gilt brass, fully chased with scrolling foliage decoration, Chinese calibre drawn from that of Lepine with free standing baud, duplex escapement, plain flat fivearm polished steel balance with flat balance spring and diamond endstone. Signed on the dial and cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 66 mm.
