Important Watches and Wristwatches
Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989
LOT 166
Anonymous, Geneva, circa 1810. Chia Ch'ing
HKD 70,000 - 80,000
CHF 14,000 - 16,000
Rare 18-carat gold and enamel pearl set pendant watch in form of a ship's anchor. Double body case, the cover and the back with a blue translucent enamel over engine turning and centered with applied pearl set gold stars, further 'champlevé' black enamelled decoration inlaid with split pearls ( slightly restored). White enamel dial with Breguet numerals (slightly chipped near the winding hole). 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. In good condition. 80x60 mm.
