1093
Swiss
“Bouquets de Chine”
A finely decorated and well-preserved gilt-metal and pearl-set open faced pocket watch with Empire-styled case, center seconds, miniature enamel painting depicting bouquets de Chine, white enamel dial and engraved movement, made for the Chinese market
Estimate
HK$40,000–80,000
€4,400–8,700
$5,100–10,300
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Manufacturer
Swiss
Year
Circa 1850
Case No
19
Model Name
“Bouquets de Chine”
Material
Gilt-metal, pearls and enamel
Calibre
Manual, engraved
Dimensions
57mm diameter
Full-Cataloguing
Good To Know:
- Beautiful polychrome enamel caseback and engraved movement
- Well-preserved for its age
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The present piece is a magnificent watch from the 19th century, made for the Chinese market. The enamel dial, preserved in exceptional condition, bears slender Roman numerals and elegant blued clover‑shaped hands. Beneath, the richly engraved and gilt lever movement stands as a triumph of ornamental horology. The gilt case, richly ornamented, is crowned by a finely painted polychrome enamel floral bouquet to the hinged back—an expression of refinement and export luxury tailored to its destination.
Kept in a single collection for more than three decades, this Swiss watch is incredibly well-preserved for its age.
- Beautiful polychrome enamel caseback and engraved movement
- Well-preserved for its age
-
The present piece is a magnificent watch from the 19th century, made for the Chinese market. The enamel dial, preserved in exceptional condition, bears slender Roman numerals and elegant blued clover‑shaped hands. Beneath, the richly engraved and gilt lever movement stands as a triumph of ornamental horology. The gilt case, richly ornamented, is crowned by a finely painted polychrome enamel floral bouquet to the hinged back—an expression of refinement and export luxury tailored to its destination.
Kept in a single collection for more than three decades, this Swiss watch is incredibly well-preserved for its age.