Important Watches and Wristwatches
Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989
LOT 67
Romilly à Paris, Swiss, circa 1775. Ch'ien Lung.
HKD 50,000 - 60,000
CHF 10,000 - 12,000
Very fine 20-carat gold and enamel watch. Double body case, the engraved bezel with a small floral enamelled decoration, a very fine enamel painted scene on the back depicting 'la toilette de Vénus' with outer rocaille chased decoration. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring (slightly restored). Diamond set Louis XVI hands. Gilt brass full plate movement with conical pillars, ' fusée' and chain, verge escapement with plain brass three armed balance, continental cock and polished steel endpiece. In very good condition. Diam. 45 mm.
