Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 27, 2011
LOT 182
The Officer & The Lady Concealed Erotic Automaton Swiss, case No. 4992. Made circa 1820. Fine and very rare, quarter-repeating, 18K gold pocket watch with concealed erotic automaton.
CHF 8,000 - 12,000
USD 6,000 - 9,000
Sold: CHF 13,750
C. Three-body, ?Empire?, engine-turned back with small cartouche, reeded band, polished bezel. Gilt metal cuvette hinged to the movement ring and with central small concealed spring-loaded cover opening by depressing a pin at the edge to reveal a multicolored engraved gold officer and lady in an amorous upright position, animated by the action of the repeating mechanism. D. White enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute track, winding aperture at 2 o?clock. Gold skeleton spear hands. M. 45 mm, frosted gilt full-plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, three-arm brass balance with flat balance spring, continental cock, silver regulation dial, repeating on gongs activated by depressing the pendant. Diam. 54 mm Property of an Swiss collector
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-72-01 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Chipped winding aperture HANDS Original |