Sold for:
12,650 CHF
12,650 CHF
A ConundrumHermanos, Shanghai, No. 687, made in Fleurier, Swiss, circa 1860.Fine large silver gilt and enamel, pearl-set centre seconds watch with special escapement, made for the Chinese market. Notes A watch signed by Ilbery with practically identical enamel was sold by Antiquorum on 23 April, 1995, lot No. 604. The theme 'Love or Money' was popular in the nineteenth century.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2001-03-31