Important Watches and Wristwatches
Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989
André Hessen à Paris, circa 1790.
Good 18-carat gold and enamel watch. Double body case with small gold stars on the blue enamelled bezel, fine paillonné urne on the back on a blue translucent enamel over engine turning, further floral paillonné and 'champlevé' enamelled decoration on the border. White enamel dial with Arabic numerals. Gold 'poker' 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. Diam. 53 mm.