The van Cauwenbergh Collection
Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989
Valentin & Dalleizette, Genève and Ferney Voltaire, circa 1780.
Good 18-carat gold and enamel diamond set quarter dumb repeating watch. Double body case with rose diamond set bezel, the back finely chiselled with a rose diamond set garland of flower over 'amati' background and centered by an enamel painted portrait of a lady in a rose diamond set frame. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Rose diamond set Louis XV hands. Gilt brass full plate repeating movement with column pillars, verge escapement, plain brass three armed balance, continental cock with polished steel endpiece. In good condition. Diam. 42 mm.