Important Watches and Wristwatches
Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989
LOT 167
Anonymous, Geneva, circa 1800. Chia Ch'ing.
HKD 50,000 - 60,000
CHF 10,000 - 12,000
Sold: HKD 59,800
Rare 18-carat gold and enamel, pearl and diamond set sheath watch in form of a quiver. Three body case, the cover of the watch set with six large rose diamonds is decorated overall with a black and 'champlevé' decoration. The pearl set body of the quiver with a blue translucent enamel over engine turning (restored) and chased palm-leaves at the finial, opens on the sheath. 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. In good condition. 62x28 mm.
