The van Cauwenbergh Collection
Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989
LOT 439
LE ROY à Paris, Swiss, dated 8/79 (sept. 1779)
HKD 20,000 - 22,500
CHF 4,000 - 4,500
Two coloured 18-ct gold and enamel rose diamond set pair cased watch. Gilt metal glazed protecting case. Double body case with rose diamond set bezel, the back centered with a chiselled, rose diamond set basket of flowers over amati background, translucent blue enamel frame over engine turning and outer rose diamond set garland. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Rose diamond set Louis XV hands. Gilt brass full plate movement with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement with plain brass three armed balance continental cock and polished steel end piece. In good condition. Diam. 44 mm.
