Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, Mar 27, 2011

LOT 165

Swiss ? Dans le Boudoir Swiss, No. 5557. Made circa 1750. Very fine and rare, Louis XV, varicolored gold pocket watch with painted on enamel concealed erotic scene.

CHF 5,000 - 7,000

USD 5,000 - 7,000 / EUR 3,800 - 5,500

Sold: CHF 18,750

C. Three-body, Louis XV, the bezel chased with a repeated design, hinged back cover decorated with a pastoral trophy, opening to reveal the inner dome and painted on enamel scene of a couple in their boudoir, engraved border. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track and large Arabic five-minute numerals. Pierced gold hands. M. 33 mm., matte gilt, full plate, fusee and chain, verge escapement with micrometric potence adjustment, three-arm brass balance, flat balance spring, continental pierced and chased cock with polished steel endplate, silver regulation dial. Diam. 42 mm. Property of an Swiss collector


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-11

Good

Slightly worn

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-32-01

Good

Slightly restored

HANDS Original