The van Cauwenbergh Collection
Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989
L'EPINE à Paris, Swiss, circa 1775.
18-ct gold and enamel watch. Double body engraved case chiselled with a floral decoration, an engraved monogramme on the back over a blue background. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring (restored). Gilt metal 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 endpiece. In good condition. Diam. 31 mm.