The van Cauwenbergh Collection
Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989
MALLET a Paris, hallmarked 1778.
Fine 18-ct gold and enamel watch. Double body engraved case with champleve translucent enamelled garlands of flowers and a painted enamel portrait of a lady on the back. Later white enamel dial with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gold Louis XV hands. Gilt brass full plate movement with conical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement with plain brass three armed balance, continental cock and polished steel endpiece. In good condition. Diam. 30 mm.