36,800 HKD
Ilbery, London, No. 6805, made for the Chinese Market, circa 1825. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, pearl set watch with special escapement. Double body Empire with split-pearl set bezels pendant and bow, the back enamel panel painted with a garland of vine-branch over a pastoral scene (restored). Hinged gold cuvette engraved with a fine rosette and floral decoration on the border. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer minute and seconds ring. Gold Breguet hands and counterpoised seconds. Gilt brass, fully engraved Chinese calibre with free standing barrel, single wheel duplex escapement, plain steel three-arm balance with wedge shaped and partly blued steel weights, flat balance spring with regulator, diamond end-stone. Signed on the movement. In good condition. Diam. 59 mm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
1996-06-03
