Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 27, 2011
LOT 158
Revolving Beauties Arnold Schweizer-Schatzmann, Chaux-de-Fonds, Swiss Patent No. 24340 of December 23, 1901. Fine and unusual gunmetal keyless pocket watch with passing erotic automata.
CHF 1,000 - 2,000
USD 1,000 - 2,000 / EUR 750 - 1,500
Sold: CHF 1,500
C. Double body, "bassine", the back centered with a glazed aperture for viewing the erotic images of four semi-nude portraits of vamps. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions with gold five-minute divisions, subsidiary seconds. Gold Louis XVI hands. M. 19''', nickel-plated, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Case punched with Swiss patent number 24340. Property of an Swiss collector Diam. 52 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |