Exceptional English octagonal pearl set watch Circa 1800
- Kenmerk
- SA1234
- Diameter
- 115 mm
- Estimate
- € 40.000 - 80.000
- Price sold
- € 49.400
Exceptional gold and hard stone center seconds octagonal watch set with pearls for the Chinese market
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An exceptional English gold and hard stone center seconds octagonal watch set with pearls for the Chinese market, circa 1800, gilt duplex movement, five arm balance wheel, plates engraved with floral decorations, standing barrel.
White enamel dial with center seconds and gold hands.
Octagonal case with gold frame inset with various coloured agates, the bow and outer bezel decorated with polychrome enamel motifs, the back set with a border of split pearls, signed on the movement.
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An exceptional English gold and hard stone center seconds octagonal watch set with pearls for the Chinese market, circa 1800, gilt duplex movement, five arm balance wheel, plates engraved with floral decorations, standing barrel.
White enamel dial with center seconds and gold hands.
Octagonal case with gold frame inset with various coloured agates, the bow and outer bezel decorated with polychrome enamel motifs, the back set with a border of split pearls, signed on the movement.
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Length including bow: 115 mm Width: 64 mm
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Signed: Ilbery London
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William Ilbery most commonly known as a fine maker of watches for the Chinese market, is also credited for some very rare examples made of moss agate like this present example. For many of his enamel watches, Ilbery used finely engraved movements incorporating duplex escapement and the outer case set with pearls.A pair of hard-stone hexagonal watches for the Chinese market made by William Ilbery is also in the Patek Philippe Museum, Geneva.
Length including bow: 115 mm Width: 64 mm
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Signed: Ilbery London
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William Ilbery most commonly known as a fine maker of watches for the Chinese market, is also credited for some very rare examples made of moss agate like this present example. For many of his enamel watches, Ilbery used finely engraved movements incorporating duplex escapement and the outer case set with pearls.A pair of hard-stone hexagonal watches for the Chinese market made by William Ilbery is also in the Patek Philippe Museum, Geneva.
Signed: Ilbery London
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