Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 27, 2011
LOT 180
Swiss ? Watch Wth Semi- Concealed Erotic Scene Swiss, signed Breguet, No. 19354. Made circa 1820. Fine and rare, silver pocket watch with semi-concealed painted on enamel erotic portrait.
CHF 5,000 - 7,000
USD 5,000 - 7,000 / EUR 3,800 - 5,500
Sold: CHF 12,500
C. Three-body, Empire, polished bezels, reeded band, glazed back over a finely painted on enamel portrait of a young girl holding two kittens in her chemise, when the back cover is opened the erotic nature of the portrait is revealed. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals, outer minute track with Arabic 15-minute numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Matte gilt, full plate, turned pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement with micrometric potence adjustment, three-arm brass balance, flat balance spring, continental balance cock pierced with letters spelling "Gachard", polished steel endplate, silver regulation dial. Dial and movement signed, movement and case numbered. Diam. 57 mm. Property of an Swiss collector
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 4-71-75-01 |
Fair ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairlines ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Slightly restored soft enamel HANDS Original |