The van Cauwenbergh Collection
Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989
LOT 490
Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1840
HKD 50,000 - 60,000
CHF 10,000 - 12,000
Sold: HKD 50,600
Good engine turned and engraved 18-carat gold and enamel purse with a watch. Three body case engraved with ribbon and floral decoration, the cover of the watch with an engraved bunch of flowers over a translucent blue enamel, further white and blue 'champlevé' decoration. White enamel dial with Roman numerals. Blued steel 'spade' hands. Gilt brass bar movement, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement with plain brass three armed balance. In very good condition. 78 x 58 mm.
