Important Watches and Wristwatches
Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989
LOT 220
Denis Blondel, Genève, circa 1840. Tao Kuang Dynasty.
HKD 30,000 - 40,000
CHF 6,000 - 8,000
Sold: HKD 34,500
Very fine gold and enamel watch for the Turkish market. Four body case, decorated overall with a green painted enamel simulating the shark skin, military trophies and flowers painted on the back. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Turkish numerals. Gold Louis XVI hands. Gilt brass bar movement, 8 jewels, with going barrels, ruby cylinder escapement, plain gilt brass three armed balance and Breguet compensation curb. In very good condition. Diam. 48 mm.
