C. Two body, rectangular, the side panels repousse with cherubs playing with garlands of flowers, the hinged back disclosing the automaton scene; engineturned top panel with bird aperture flanked by two applied garlands. The bird cover painted with a charming enamel pastoral scene featuring a young man gazing at a sleeping shepherdess. Driven by the musical train, the automaton scene shows that playing at musical chairs can have a happy ending. Singing bird movement: rectangular plates with going barrel and rectangular bellow, the bird with moving wings and beak, controlled by two cams mounted beneath the barrel wheel, gilt brass grill engraved with foliage. Musical movement: 65 mm. pin cylinder controlled by a fly regulator a comb with 36 teeth, also driving the automaton movements by means of cams and levers. Dim. 100 x 82 x 50 mm.
Grading System: A
CHF 17,000 - 20,000
USD 12,000 - 14,000
Sold: CHF 25,128
C. Double body rectangular, the lid decorated with a mansion on a river side and further decoration in an engine-turned pattern, glazed base with gilt brass bezel, a heart applied at each corner. Disclosed by the lid and driven by the musical train, repousse silver automaton scene of coitus pastorales within a gilt brass frame with a small heart applied at each corner. M. Inverted with fly regulator, a 65 mm. pin cylinder and a comb of 13 groups of 5 teeth, driving the automaton movements by means of cams and levers. Dim. 95 x 60 x 30 mm.
Grading System: AA
CHF 10,000 - 12,000
USD 7,000 - 8,200
Sold: CHF 13,225
C. Five body, massive, "pommes et filets carrure ronde", polished. Hinged gold cuvette with a concealed enamelled automaton scene in an engraved bedroom, depicting a soldier paying tribute to the wife of his captain. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 18 "' , nickel plated threequarter plate, "a vagues " decoration, 18 jewels on the going train, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Diam. 52 mm.
Grading System: AA
CHF 12,000 - 14,000
USD 8,200 - 9,500
Sold: CHF 21,160
C. Five body, "pomme et filets", polished, a monogram engraved on the cover. Hinged gold cuvette with a concealed compartment for the automaton scene with hinged cover. Driven by the repeating train, a gold painted and enamelled couple in a boudoir is training for a baby-building contest. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade " hands. M. 18"', patented three-quarter plate, nickel plated, "a vagues" decoration, 18 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Diam. 53 mm.
Grading System: AA
CHF 10,000 - 12,000
USD 6,800 - 8,200
Sold: CHF 17,193
C. Five body, massive, "bassine et filets " , polished the back and cover with milled rims. Hinged gold cuvette with a concealed compartment for the erotic automaton scene with hinged cover. Driven by the repeating train, a four coloured gilt engraved scene, featuring a monk and a nun in a sacristy, performing anything but penance. D. White enamel with bolt Breguet numerals, sunk centre and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 19"', gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Diam. 52 mm.
Grading System: AA
CHF 4,500 - 5,800
USD 3,200 - 4,000
Sold: CHF 13,225
C. Double body "bassine et filets " with reeled band, the back centred with a glazed automaton aperture. D. White enamel eccentric with Arabic numerals, large red subsidiary seconds with inner automaton aperture. M. 19"', nickel plated, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. The front and back volvelles, each with 5 photographic nude portraits of vamps, are fixed on the fourth wheel arbor. Diam. 52 mm.
Grading System: A
CHF 1,400 - 1,800
USD 1,000 - 1,250
Sold: CHF 2,513
C. Three body, massive "bassine et filets". Hinged gun metal cuvette disclosing the automaton scene, activated by the winding crown, depicting a three way love party. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, sunk centre and subsidiary seconds. Gilt brass "Louis XV" hands. Diam. 54 mm.
Grading System: A
CHF 1,500 - 2,000
USD 1,100 - 1,400
Sold: CHF 5,555
Unsigned, circa 1920. "Self service" Gilt bronze lighter designed as a standing sailor.
The wick is fitted in the sailor's click and disclosed by his articulated right arm; the flint and striker wheel are held by his left hand. Dim. 74 mm. high.
Grading System: A
CHF 1,500 - 2,000
USD 1,000 - 1,400
Sold: CHF 2,381
C. Three body rectangular, engine-turned with match compartment and spring loaded lid disclosing an automaton scene depicting a loving couple in a boudoir "working for posterity". M. Mechanical, wound by closing the spring loaded lid. Dim. 58 x 33 x 16 mm.
Grading System: A
CHF 1,500 - 2,000
USD 1,000 - 1,400
Sold: CHF 5,290
C. Three body rectangular, engine-turned with match compartment and spring loaded lid disclosing an automaton scene depicting a loving couple in a boudoir "working for posterity". M. Mechanical, wound by closing the spring loaded lid. Dint 58 x 33 x 16 mm.
Grading System: A
CHF 1,700 - 2,000
USD 1,100 - 1,400
Sold: CHF 6,613
Unsigned, circa 1900. Gilt brass and enamel erotic automaton scene for repeating watch.
An enamel painted automaton couple in a boudoir is training for a body-building contest. Complete with lever driving work on the engineturned reverse. Diam. 43 mm
Grading System:
CHF 1,200 - 1,500
USD 800 - 1,000
Sold: CHF 2,910
14K yellow gold, «menage-a-trois» scultped in high relief.
Grading System: B
CHF 850 - 1,200
USD 600 - 800
Sold: CHF 1,058
Erotic Diamond Stick Pin "Brillante virilite"
A single diamond cut in the form of male genitalia, weighing 1.80 cts., measuring approx. 11.5 mm long, mounted on 18K yellow gold and platinum. With French hallmarks
Grading System: A
CHF 7,000 - 9,000
USD 4,800 - 6,200
Sold: CHF 11,241
Escutcheon shaped with an azure champleve enamelled pair of legs against a matted ground with diamond accents. Dim. 18 x 12 mm.
Grading System: A
CHF 1,500 - 2,000
USD 1,000 - 1,300
Sold: CHF 5,290
Carnal Cuff Links "Infinit Love"
Double-sided enamel cuff links depicting 4 different, male homosexual scenes, mounted on 18K yellow gold.
Grading System: A
CHF 5,000 - 7,000
USD 3,500 - 5,000
Sold: CHF 6,613
Three body, cushion shaped, polished, a crowned coat of arms applied on the cover and engraved with an inscription. Fine painted enamel scene concealed in the lid, depicting a naked maiden playing with her pussycat. Dim. 90 x 80 mm.
Grading System: AA
CHF 4,000 - 5,000
USD 2,800 - 3,500
Sold: CHF 6,613
Double body, cushion shaped, polished, the lid with a fine painted enamel scene depicting a naked maiden getting dolled up. Dim. 89 x 84 mm.
Grading System: AA
CHF 4,000 - 5,000
USD 2,800 - 3,500
Sold: CHF 5,555
Double body, cushion shaped, polished, the lid with a fine painted enamel scene depicting a naked maiden smoking a cigarette after love. Dim. 87 x 78 mm.
Grading System: AA
CHF 4,000 - 5,000
USD 2,800 - 3,500
Sold: CHF 6,613
Double body, cushion shaped, polished, the lid with a fine painted enamel depicting a scene in a harem. Dim. 91 x 75 mm.
Grading System: AA
CHF 4,000 - 5,000
USD 2,800 - 3,500
Sold: CHF 7,274
Double body, cushion shaped, polished, the lid with a fine painted enamel scene depicting a lovely naked girl, presented at the slave market. Dim. 89 x 86 mm.
Grading System: AA
CHF 4,000 - 5,000
USD 2,800 - 3,500
Sold: CHF 7,142