Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 10, 1994
LOT 335
Fontac, London, No. 404, made for the Chinese market, circa 1790. Fine and very rare gilt brass and enamel, 12 and 24 hour watch with a concealed erotic scene.
CHF 9,000 - 11,000
C. Three body, double backed Consular with fixed cuvette the back set with an enameled panel painted with a scene depicting a copulating Chinese couple, the scene is disclosed when the double back is opened. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Chinese hour ring. Gilt brass hands and a blued steel one revolving in 24 hours. M. Hinged gilt brass with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring and gilt brass English cock. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 63 mm.
