The van Cauwenbergh Collection
Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989
Tho. Gray, Sackville street, London, circa 1790.
Fine 18-carat gold and enamel pearl set watch. Double body case, the split pearl set bezel with blue and white 'champlevé' enamelled decoration, the back of blue translucent enamel over engine turning with split pearls set on the edge. White enamel dial with Arabic numerals. Gold 'arrow' hands. Gilt brass full plate movement with cylindrical pillars, 'fusée' and chain, verge escapement, plain three armed polished steel balance, English cock with diamond endstone. In very good condition. Diam. 47 mm.