The van Cauwenbergh Collection
Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989
Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1790.
Fine 18-carat gold and enamel watch. Double body case, bezel and pendant with ' paillonné' decoration, the back with a very fine enamel painted scene depicting Zeus, Athena and Venus in a landscape. White enamel dial with Arabic numerals. Gold skeletonized hands. Later gilt brass bar movement, 10 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three armed balance. Diam. 52 mm.