$7,475
Attributed to Jaquet Droz, No. 23270. Produced circa 1790.Fine and rare, large and slim, 18K pink gold and enamel, pearl-set, center-seconds watch, made for the Chinese market. two-body, back cover with translucent imperial blue enamel over elaborate engine-turning centered by a pearl, pearl-set bezels, paillon on the case back, pendant and neck decorated en suite, concealed hinges. Gold cuvette hinged to the movement ring. white enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions. Pink gold "fancy pierced" hands. 42 mm, gilt and engraved, free-standing barrel, cylinder escapement with brass escape wheel, plain brass three-arm balance, blued steel flatalance-spring.Diam. 54 mm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2004-03-24
