Asian Art II - 2nd July 2020
Lot 548
A GOLD-PLATED POCKET WATCH MADE FOR THE CHINESE MARKET 19TH CENTURY The reverse with calligraphy...
Estimate £100 - £200 | Hammer £1700
+ Buyers Premium
Description
A GOLD-PLATED POCKET WATCH MADE FOR THE CHINESE MARKET
19TH CENTURY
The reverse with calligraphy reading Xiang Fu meaning 'auspicious and good fortune' and shu Hunan ti du for 'the provincial commander of Hunan', the movement inscribed 'Juery? London 743', 8cm.