The van Cauwenbergh Collection
Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989
Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1840.
18-carat gold and enamel watch. Four body engraved case with reeded band, a very fine enamelled portrait of the Christ painted on the back with further engraved and 'champleve' enamelled decoration. Engine turned gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals. Gold Breguet hands. Gilt brass bar movement, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement with plain brass three armed balance. In very good condition. Diam. 38 mm.