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.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 4* |
Fair Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |