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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 31, 1998

LOT 455

Crawford, London, No. 1012, English, made for the Chinese Market, circa 1770. Rare and very fine 22K gold, pair cased hardstone, diamond and gem-set, hour striking, quarter repeating watch.

C. Inner double body, bassine, polished the band chased with a scallop shell, pierced and engraved with foliage decoration. Outer with gold frame inset with panels of grey striated agate bordered with emeralds and dividid by pierced rose-cut diamond-set floral motifs. D. White enamel with Chinese numerals numerals. Rose-cut diamond set Louis XV hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate, two-train with cylindrical pillars. Going-train with fusee and chain, verge escapement with plain three-am brass balance and flat spring, Gilt brass English cock with diamond end-stone. Going-arbor for the striking train. Repeating on a bell by depressing the pendant. Gilt brass dust cap. Signed on the dust cap and movement. Diam: 50 mm.