The van Cauwenbergh Collection
Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989
Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1900.
18-carat gold and enamel pearl set hunting cased fob watch. Three body 'demi-bassine, carrure ronde' case, cover and back set with split pearls on the edge, the translucent red enamel over engine turning with ' paillonné' decoration (hair cracks on the cover). Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gilt metal Louis XV hands. Keyless 10- gilt brass movement, 10 jewels, cylinder escapement, three armed plain brass balance. In very good condition. Diam. 28 mm.