Important Watches and Wristwatches
Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989
LOT 246
Ilbery, London, No 5980, circa 1800. Chia Ch'ing.
HKD 400,000 - 500,000
CHF 80,000 - 100,000
Sold: HKD 690,000
Magnificent 18-carat gold and enamel mounted agate pearl set central second hexagonal watch for the Chinese market. Double body case with fixed bezel, the front with ' champlevé' azur enamelled decoration is set with cornelian, the split pearl set back with moss agate plates. The pendant and the bow with 'champlevé' enamelled decoration. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and outer minute and second rings. Gold 'arrow' hands. Very fine gilt brass movement, Chinese caliber decorated overall with engraved flowers and scrolled foliage, free standing barrel, duplex escapement, plain 5 armed polished steel balance. In very good condition, 120x63 mm.
