Important Watches and Wristwatches
Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989
LOT 69
Tho. Broome, London, circa 1770. Chien Lung.
HKD 90,000 - 110,000
CHF 18,000 - 22,000
Sold: HKD 120,750
Rare and fine 20-carat gold and enamel watch with two concealed libertine scenes. Three body case with enamel painted flowers on the engraved bezel, a very fine enamel scene painted on the back depicting Venus and Cupidon in a garden. Two very fine libertine painted scenes concealed within the false bottom, further chased rocaille decoration. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Blued steel 'poker' hands. Gilt brass full plate movement with baluster pillars, ' fusée' and chain, verge escapement with plain brass three armed balance and an English cock. In very good condition. Diam. 47 mm.
