Importantes Montres de Collection
Geneva, May 15, 2011
LOT 336
Concealed Erotic Automaton & Quarter Repeating Swiss, bearing the signature Breguet. Made circa 1825. Fine, 18K pink gold quarter-repeating pocket watch with concealed erotic automaton.
CHF 7,000 - 9,000
USD 7,700 - 10,000 / EUR 5,500 - 7,000
Sold: CHF 12,500
C. Three-body, "Empire", engine-turned, bolt between 10 and 11 for revealing the erotic automaton with varicolored gold figures operated in unison with the repeating. GiIt brass cuvette fixed to the movement ring. D. Silver, engine-turned with radial Roman numerals on a brushed reserve, outer minute divisions, a sliding gold plaque revealing the erotic scene at 6. Blued-steel Breguet hands. M. 43 mm., frosted and gilt full plate, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain 3- arm balance, continental cock, silvered regulation dial, repeating on gongs activated by depressing the pendant. Signed sliding automaton plate. Diam. 56 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |