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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

LOT 315

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1890. Very fine and rare 18 ct. gold hunting-cased keyless watch with minute-repeating and hidden erotic automaton.

CHF 28,000 - 32,000

Sold: CHF 41,400

C. Five body, massive, entirely engraved with jungle foliage, the front with blank initial cartouche, t le back with tigers, gold cuvette with engraved specifications and secret lid opening to reveal the automata, richly enamelled with a scene of an Arabian patio with much activity in the best traditions of racial harmony and to the delight of a youthful onlooker. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, signed ' Chronometer' with subsidiary seconds. Gold " spade" hands. M. 21"', frosted and gilt bar caliber, 34 jewels with straight line lever escapement, cut bi-metallic balance and Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. In very good condition. Diam. 57mm.


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The quality of enamel work is well above average for this type of watch. Depending upon which cover of the watch is upward facing, the correct side will open automatically.