Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 27, 2011
LOT 168
Lami - The Soldier?s Pleasure Lami à Paris. Made circa 1800. Gilt-metal and painted on enamel pocket watch with concealed erotic scene.
CHF 2,000 - 6,000
USD 2,000 - 6,000 / EUR 1,500 - 4,500
Sold: CHF 8,125
C. Three-body, bassine et filets, polished, the back cover opening to reveal the erotic scene depicting a soldier and a lady in a compromising position, paillon border. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, winding aperture at 2. Gilt hands. M. 42 mm., matte gilt full-plate, fusee and chain, pentagonal baluster pillars, verge escapment with micrometric potence adjustment, three-arm brass balance, flat balance spring, continental balance cock with polished steel endplate, silvered regulation dial. Movement signed. Diam. 54 mm. Property of an Swiss collector
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 4-30-71-77 |
Fair Alterations ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairlines ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Restored soft enamel |
Movement: 3** |
Good Repair required, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-23-04 |
Good Later HANDS Later |