The van Cauwenbergh Collection
Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989
Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1800.
18-carat gold and enamel pendant watch in form of a butterfly. Shaped double body case decorated over all with a champleve decoration simulating the butterfly colours (slighly restored). White enamel dial with Breguet numerals. Gold ' spade' hands. Gilt brass full plate movement with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement with plain brass three armed balance, continental cock and polished steel endpiece. Good condition. Dim. 38x34