Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

Hog Kong, Feb 26, 2011

LOT 329

Erotic automaton Unsigned. Made circa 1870. Unusual open face gun metal keyless pocket watch with erotic automaton. To be sold without reserve

HKD 7,000 - 14,000

USD 900 - 1,800 / EUR 700 - 1,400

Sold: HKD 27,500

C. Four-body, open face, 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.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 4*

Fair

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original