Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc...
Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990
LOT 233
Chaudoir a Geneve, circa 1820. Fine 18K gold quarter repeating half skeletonized watch with automaton Jacks and a small concealed automaton erotic scene.
CHF 15,000 - 20,000
Three body "Empire" case with a reeded band and engine- turned back. Gilt brass cuvette.Small white enamel chapter ring with Breguet numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. On each side of the dial, applied on the visible engraved gilt front plate and the polished steel repeating work, two three coloured gold chased automaton are striking the quarter and hours on two bells. Below the dial, a three coloured gold chased scene with a Cupid is applied on blue steel shutters, disclosing the automaton erotic scene, driven by the striking train. Gilt brass full plate movement with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement with a plain brass three armed balance, a continental cock with a polished steel endpiece. Repeating on gongs by means of the depressing pendant.. Signed on the dial, the cuvette and the movement. In good condition. Diam. 55 mm.
