Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 27, 2011
LOT 169
The Temptations of the Flesh Swiss. Made circa 1780. 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 2,500
C. Three-body, bassine, polished, the back cover opening to reveal the erotic scene depicting a seated monk and a lady in a compromising position. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions, winding aperture at 2. Gilt Louis 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. Case punched "Leton". Diam. 51 mm. Property of an Swiss collector
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 4-30-75 |
Fair Alterations ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Slightly restored soft enamel |
Movement: 3** |
Good Repair required, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 4-25-71-03 |
Fair Chipped ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairlines HANDS Period |