12,650 CHF
Swiss, made for the Chinese Market, circa 1890. Very fine small 18K gold and enamel, pearl-set, keyless minute repeating watch with centre seconds. Four body "bassine et filets with split-pearl set bezels, the red flinqué enamelled band with a Greek gilt decoration, the red flinqué enamel back panel centred with a painted scene, depicting two ladies in a park accompanied by their dog. Hinged gold cuvette engraved with technical details. White enamel with Roman numerals and gilt decoration. Blued steel "spade" hands.

Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
1999-10-23