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Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002
LOT 294
The design was patented under Swiss patent No. 27838. Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1920. Amusing and unusual gun metal, keyless, animated erotic watch.
CHF 2,200 - 2,800
EUR 1,500 - 1,900 / USD 1,300 - 1,600
Sold: CHF 2,990
C. Four-body, "bassine et filets", polished, glazed cuvette for viewing the erotic automaton. D. White enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring, five-minute Arabic markers, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 39.5 mm. (17'''), brass, cylinder escapement, three-arm, plain brass balance, flat balance spring, automaton driven from a cam set on a wheel meshing with the winding pinion. Diam. 52 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 4-5-6 |
Fair Poor Slightly oxidized |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |