Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 11, 2012
LOT 403
THE STANDING COUPLE CONCEALED EROTIC AUTOMATON Swiss, case No. 5290. Made circa 1820. Fine and very rare, quarter-repeating, 18K gold pocket watch with concealed erotic automaton.
CHF 5,000 - 7,000
USD 5,300 - 7,500 / EUR 4,200 - 6,000
C. Three-body, ?Empire?, polished with reeded band, bezel and border. 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 gentleman 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. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 45 mm, frosted gilt full-plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, three-arm brass balance with fl at balance spring, continental cock, silver regulation dial, repeating on gongs activated by depressing the pendant. Diam. 55 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-13 |
Good Slightly damaged |
Movement: 3-22* |
Good Later original Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-72-01 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Chipped winding aperture HANDS Original |