Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997
LOT 416
Ilbery, London, No. 6015, Swiss, made for the Chinese Market, cir ca 1815. "Children at play" Fine 18K gold and enamel, pearl-set, centre seconds watch with special escapement.
HKD 30,000 - 39,000
USD 4,000 - 5,000
Sold: HKD 52,900
C. Double body, Empire, with split-pearl set bezel, pendant and bow, the back panel of blue enamel, with champleve basket of flowers and cornucopias, painted in the manner of Richter with children at play and a clove below a Cupid seated on a cloud (restored). Hinged gold engine-turned cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Gold fancy hands. M. Gilt brass, fully engraved Chinese calibre with free standing barrel, single wheel duplex escapement, plain steel five-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator, diamond end-stone. Signed on the movement. In good condition. Dram. 60 mm.
