Swiss gilt cylinder watch for the chinese market Circa 1880

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Kenmerk
DT9102
Diameter
32 mm
Estimate
€ 5.500 - 11.000
Price sold
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Silver watch with centre seconds
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A lady’s gilt silver enamel pocket watch with centre seconds, studded with half pearls for the Chinese market in original box, circa 1880.
A silver, gilt case, the back cover with a portrait of a lady in period costume against an engine turned and translucent red enamelled ground, the bezels, pendant and bow set with half pearls. Enamel dial, roman numerals, bridge movement, keywind, standing barrel, cylinder escapement, three arm brass balance.
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Diameter: 32 mm
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Weight: 34 g
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Signed: Ullmann & Co.  Swiss
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The J. Ullmann & Co company was established around 1880 by Jacques Ullmann in Fleurier, with successful branches soon opening in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Tientsin, Paris and Vladivostock. Jacques Ullmann worked with other makers such as Edouard Juvet, John Barwise and Tavannes Watch Co.; in 1918 he purchased the Bovet company.

Signed: Ullmann & Co. Swiss

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