The van Cauwenbergh Collection
Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989
Charles Le Roy à Paris, Swiss, circa 1780.
Good 18-carat gold and enamel pearl set watch. Double body case, the back with a fine enamel painted allegorical scene (slightly restored on the edge) framed by an enamelled garland of flowers set with split pearls. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gold 'poker' hands. Gilt brass full plate movement with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain brass three armed balance continental cock and polished steel endpiece. In good condition. Diam. 54 mm.