The van Cauwenbergh Collection
Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989
J.F. Bautte & Cie, Genève, circa 1830.
Fine 18-carat gold and enamel half hunting cased watch. Four body case, chiselled on the edge, pendant and bow, the cover and the back with fine painted ' champlevé' flower over a black enamel background; eccentric circular dial aperture on the cover. Gold cuvette. Off-set silver engine turned dial with Roman numerals. Gold Breguet hands. Gilt brass bar movement, 4 jewels, cylinder escapement with plain brass three armed balance. In good condition. Diam. 41 mm.