The van Cauwenbergh Collection
Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989
Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1790.
18-carat gold and enamel pearl set watch. Double body case with pearl set bezel, the back of blue translucent enamel over engine turning with split pearls set on the edge, 'champlevé' enamelled decoration on the pendant (restorations). White enamel dial with Arabic numerals. Gold unmatching hands. Gilt brass full plate movement with cylindrical pillars, 'fusée' and chain, verge escapement, plain three armed brass balance, continental cock and polished steel endpiece. Diam 50 mm.