Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 27, 2011
LOT 183
Lit D?Amour Swiss, No. 291. Made Circa 1820. Fine and rare, silver, quarter repeating pocket watch with concealed erotic automaton scene.
CHF 3,000 - 5,000
USD 3,000 - 5,000 / EUR 2,300 - 3,800
Sold: CHF 3,750
C. Three body, ?Empire?, polished with reeded band. Concealed in the hinged gilt brass cuvette, a small automaton scene presents an amorous couple on a bed. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals, outer minute divisions. Steel Breguet hands. M. Gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock, repeating on gongs activated by depressing the pendant, the automata driven by the repeating train by means of a small lever. Diam. 55.5 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: 4-32-08 |
Fair Slightly restored HANDS Repaired |