Important Watches and Wristwatches
Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989
LOT 161
Lacroix Fils & Falconnet à Genève, circa 1850. Tao Kuang. Enamel in the manner of Richter Troll.
HKD 60,000 - 70,000
CHF 12,000 - 14,000
Sold: HKD 86,250
Fine 18?carat gold and enamel folding lorgnette with a concealed watch. The watch is set in the handle finely engraved on both sides with scrolls, the cover of the watch with a finely painted enamel Swiss landscape, a river on the foreground, a village with a bridge and snow coverd mountains on the back. White enamel dial with Roman numerals. Blued steel spade' hands. Gilt brass bar movement, 6 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain gilt brass three armed balance. In good condition. 92 x 25 mm.
