The van Cauwenbergh Collection
Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989
Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1875.
Good 18carat gold and enamel ruby and diamond set pendant watch in form of a ladybird. Four body engraved case, the red translucent enamelled diamond set wingsheat disclosing the dial, black enamel head with ruby set eyes, chiselled body. Gold glaze cuvette. White enamel dial with Arabic numerals. Blued steel ' spade' hands. Gilt brass 6"' keyless movement, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement with plain brass three armed balance. In very good condition. Dim. 46x25 mm.