The van Cauwenbergh Collection
Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989
LOT 491
Jules Bautte - Rio de Janeiro, Swiss, circa 1840.
HKD 60,000 - 80,000
CHF 12,000 - 16,000
Sold: HKD 80,500
Good engine turned and engraved 18-carat gold and enamel diamond set vanity compact set with a watch. Triple body case engraved with vine branches and Cupids, the cover of the watch with a translucent blue enamel over engine turning and a rose diamond inlaid floral 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. 92 x 60 mm.
