The van Cauwenbergh Collection
Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 29, 1989
Baltazar a Paris, circa 1750.
Very fine 20-carat gold and enamel watch with matching chatelaine. Double body case, the engraved bezel with enamel painted flowers, a pastoral scene finely painted on the back with further floral and rocaille engraved decoration (restorations). Four element gold chatelaine with different enamel painted scenes ( restored). White enamel dial with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gold Louis XV hands. Gilt brass full plate movement with baluster pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, continental cock and polished steel endpiece. Good condition. Diam. 46 mm.