Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 27, 2011
LOT 157
Swiss Erotic Automaton Swiss. Made circa 1900. Unusual gunmetal keyless pocket watch with concealed erotic automaton.
CHF 1,000 - 2,000
USD 1,000 - 2,000 / EUR 750 - 1,500
Sold: CHF 2,750
C. Three-body, ?demi-bassine?, gunmetal, gilt brass bow. Automata activated by winding the crown. D. White enamel, black Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions and Arabic five-minute numerals, subsidiary seconds. Gilt Louis XV hands. M. Frosted gilt, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Diam. 55 mm Property of an Swiss collector
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-70-01 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairline HANDS Original |