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Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001
LOT 489
"Breguet et Fils", Swiss, circa 1820.Fine 18K gold quarter-repeating watch with concealed erotic automaton.
CHF 5,000 - 6,000
USD 3,000 - 3,600
Sold: CHF 9,200
C. Four-body, "Empire", the back engine-turned in a wavy pattern, initials engraved in a small vignette below, reeded band, spring-loaded gilt brass cuvette with central concealed spring-loaded compartment showing a couple enjoying themselves on a couch. D. White enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute divisions, winding aperture at 2 o'clock. Gold "Breguet" hands. M. 47 mm, gilt brass with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain brass balance with flat balance-spring, contiental cock, repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant, automaton activated by the repeater train.Signed on the cuvette.Diam. 56 mm.
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Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 - 14 |
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Movement: 3 - 5 - 6* |
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Dial: 3 - 01 |