Swiss gilt metal watch made for the Chinese market Circa 1880

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Kenmerk
TA4539
Diameter
64 mm
Estimate
€ 20.000 - 40.000
Price sold
€ 32.400

Gilt metal lever watch with centre seconds
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A large Swiss gilt metal, painted on enamel and pearl set centre seconds pocket watch, circa 1880. Made for the Chinese market. An Empire case, reeded band, the back painted on enamel with a large flower bouquet on a blue ground, pearl set bezels, pendant and bow. Glazed gilt rimmed cover over the movement. White enamel dial, narrow radial Roman numerals, centre seconds, outer minute divisions and blued steel Chinese hands. Entirely engraved gilt movement, Chinese calibre, ten jewels, free standing barrel, counterpoised lateral lever escapement, three arm balance with blued steel winged weights, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator. Case numbered.
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Diameter: 64 mm
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Signed: No Name

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