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The Ritz-carlton Hotel, Jun 06, 2004
LOT 426
?Breguet et Fils?, Swiss made, circa 1820. Very fine, 18K gold erotic automaton watch with quarter-repeater, striking Jacks, and skeletonized movement.
HKD 45,000 - 60,000
EUR 4,500 - 6,500 / USD 6,000 - 8,000
Sold: HKD 57,500
C. Four-body, ?Empire?, engine-turned back cover, band and bezel, bolt on the band at 2 o'clock to block the repeating, spring-loaded, gilt brass glazed cuvette. D. Small white enamel ring with outer blue band, Breguet numerals, outer minute divisions, sides with two animated ladies striking bells for hours and quarters, below animated couple on a couch whose amorous moods are stimulated by the repeater action. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 50 mm (22???), gilt brass skeletonized full plate, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain three-arm steelbalance, blued steel flat balance spring, continental cock, the automaton driven from the repeating train, repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant.Signed on the cuvette.Diam. 55 mm.
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 - 10 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |