The van Cauwenbergh Collection
Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989
Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1920.
Fine 18-carat gold and enamel fob watch with an ' Art nouveau' clip. Triple body 'bassine pincée' case, the back with a translucent grey enamelled ring over engine turning, white 'champlevé' enamelled filet and further chiselled foliage decoration. Gold cuvette. Gold 'Art nouveau' clip, set with a split pearl. Engine turned gilt dial with Breguet numerals, blued steel 'spade' hands. Gilt brass keyless 10- movement, 8 jewels, with cylinder escapement and plain brass three armed balance. In very good condition. Diam. 30 mm.