Important Watches and Wristwatches
Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989
LOT 71
Addis, Cornhill?London, circa 1770. Chien Lung.
HKD 125,000 - 150,000
CHF 25,000 - 30,000
Extremely fine 20-carat gold diamond set pair cased quarter repeating watch. Double body pierced and engraved diamond set outer case, the back with a fine diamond set bunch of flowers applied over a mat background. Double body inner case pierced and engraved with inhabited foliage and a mask. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gold poker hands. Gilt brass dust cap. Gilt brass full plate movement with column pillars, fuse and chain, verge escapement with plain steel three armed balance, English cock and diamond endstone. Repeating on a bell by depressing the pendant. In good condition. Diam. 48 mm.
