Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 11, 2012
LOT 293
WATCH WITH CONCEALED EROTIC SCENE Attributed to Girardier l'Aîné, Paris. Made circa 1810. Fine and very unusual silver pocket watch with a concealed painted on enamel erotic scene.
CHF 10,000 - 15,000
USD 11,000 - 16,000 / EUR 8,500 - 12,000
Sold: CHF 25,000
C. Three-body, "Empire", foliate engraved bezel, faceted band, the back engraved with a lakeside scene within a foliate engraved border. D. Small eccentric enamel with Breguet numerals, gilt brass dial plate chased with foliate decoration, Cupid and a tazza of grapes on oval small silver panels on each side of the dial and above a circular silver panel chased with a scene of cupid and a dog by an urn on a pedestal, opening via a pin in the dial plate to disclose a painted on enamel scene depicting a maiden being accosted by a gentleman brandishing a sword. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 46 mm., hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, fl at balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. Diam. 55 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-24-70-01 |
Good Slightly chipped ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairline HANDS Original |