The van Cauwenbergh Collection
Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989
Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1900.
Good 18-carat gold and enamel ruby set fob watch. Four body 'demi-bassine' case, decorated overall with a painted enamel simulating marble, the back set at the centre with a small ruby. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with blue Arabic numerals. Gilt metal Louis XV hands. Keyless 10- gilt brass movement, 10 jewels, cylinder escapement, three armed plain brass balance. In very good condition. Diam. 27 mm.