Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
New York, Mar 05, 2009
LOT 373
Erotic automaton Unsigned. Made circa 1870. Unusual open face gun metal keyless pocket watch with erotic automaton.
USD 2,000 - 3,000
EUR 1,600 - 2,300 / CHF 2,300 - 3,500
C. Three-body, openface, gun metal, yellow gold bow, winding crown, inset corners. Automata activated through winding the crown. D. White enamel, black Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Gilt Louis XV hands. M. Frosted gilt, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Diam. 50 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 4* |
Fair Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |