Geneva, Nov 10, 2024
LOT 524
ALLÈGRE, FRANCE, MAKING LOVE NO WAR, QUARTER-REPEATING WATCH WITH EROTIC DECORATION., 18K YELLOW GOLD
CHF 7,000 - 13,000
HKD 63,000 - 118,000 / USD 8,200 - 15,100 / EUR 7,500 - 13,800
Sold: CHF 8,125
A fine and elegant, 18k yellow gold, manual wind open face, key-winding, quater repeater pocket watch, back panel enamelled with a soldier making love, not war, in a thoroughly exhibitionist manner. Engine-turned gold dial with Roman numerals. Blued-steel "moon" hands.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3-8* |
Good Slightly scratched Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Brand Allègre, France
Model Making love no war
Year Circa 1830
Case No. 11846
Diameter 50 mm.
Caliber 20"' frosted and gilt bridge caliber, 8 jewels, ruby cylinder escapement with plain gilt balance, flat balance spring parachute and Breguet type compensation curb. Repeating on gongs by means of the push pendant.
Signature Case