English duplex watch made for the Chinese market Circa 1830
- Kenmerk
- FA0269
- Diameter
- 59 mm
- Estimate
- € 12.500 - 25.000
- Price sold
- € 8.200
Gold, enamel and half pearl-set centre seconds watch by Ilbery
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A very fine English gold, enamel and half pearl-set duplex pocket watch with centre seconds made for the Chinese market, circa 1830. Engraved gilt movement, Chinese calibre, standing barrel, duplex escapement, polished steel five-arm flat-rim balance, blued steel flat balance spring, diamond endstone, index regulator.
Gilt metal cuvette with faux English hallmarks. White enamel dial with radial Roman hours, outer minutes/seconds track, Arabic quarter hour numerals and ovoid hands. Hinged and sprung case back set with a panel of royal blue guilloché enamel with multicoloured gold paillon geometric decoration of roses and foliage, half pearl-set borders, half pearl-set bezel, pendant and bow. Movement signed.
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Diameter: 59 mm
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Signed: Ilbery London
Signed: Ilbery London
























