Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks
Hotel Furama Kempinski, May 24, 1992
LOT 123
Allegre, Toulon, circa 1830. Rare 18ct. gold and enamel quarter-repeating watch with special escapement and erotic decoration.
HKD 100,000 - 120,000
CHF 20,000 - 24,000
Sold: HKD 115,000
C. Four body, massive, with cast floral bezels, back panel enamelled with a soldier making love, not war, in a thoroughly exhibitionist manner. D. Engine-turned gold with Roman numerals. Blued-steel "moon" hands. M. 20 ? frosted and giIt bridge caliber, 8 jewels, ruby cylinder escapement with plain gilt balance, flat balance spring parachute and Breguet type compensation curb. Repeating on gongs by means of the push pendant. With stone set tipsy key and short chain. In good condition. Diam. 50 mm.
