The van Cauwenbergh Collection
Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989
LOT 504
Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1800.
HKD 50,000 - 60,000
CHF 10,000 - 12,000
Sold: HKD 50,600
Unusual 18-carat gold quarter repeating digital watch. Triple body 'Empire' case, stars engraved on the band, the engine turned back centered with an escutchon. Gilt brass cuvette. Gold dial engraved with a temple, hours and minutes engraved on two volvelles, are turning in a semi-circular aperture cut on the arch. The hours are pointed by the Apollo above the arch, minutes by a cherub standing on a globe. Gilt brass full plate movement with cylindrical pillars, special caliber allowing to take apart the fusee and the barrel separately, verge escapement with a plain brass three armed balance secured by a small cock. Repeating on gongs. In very good condition. Diam. 55 mm.
