5,026 CHF
Dimier, Geneve, made for the Chinese Market, circa 1860. Fine silver gilt and enamel, pearl-set centre second watch with special escapement, in original mahogany fitted box. Three body, Empire, with reeded band, split-pearl set bezels, pendant and bow, the back enamel panel painted with a fine composition of summer flowers over an azure ground. Hinged glazed cuvette. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands. Polished steel, "Chinese" calibre fully engraved with foliage over a matted ground, free standing barrel, single wheel duplex escapement with polished steel escape wheel, three-arm balance with wedge shaped and partly blued steel weights, flat balance spring and regulator. Diam.62 mm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
1999-04-24
