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
| 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 |