The van Cauwenbergh Collection
Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989
LOT 471
Rich. Clarke, London, circa 1790.
HKD 90,000 - 100,000
CHF 18,000 - 20,000
Very fine 18-carat gold and enamel diamond and pearl set watch with matching chatelaine, in original fitted morocco case. Double body case, decorated overall with a blue translucent enamel over engine turning, the bezel and the edge of the back set with split pearls, ' champlevé' decoration on the pendant, fine diamond set monogram applied on the back. Gold enamelled diamond set and seed pearl chatelaine with three charms and a key. White enamel dial with Arabic numerals. Gold 'arrow' hands. Gilt brass full plate movement with cylindrical pillars, ' fusée' and chain, verge escapement with plain three armed polished steel balance, English cock and diamond endstone. In very good condition. Diam. 54 mm.
