Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, Mar 17, 2013

LOT 511

EROTIC WATCH - SAPPHIC LOVE Swiss. Made circa 1880. Fine and rare, black onyx, gold, rose-cut diamond-set keyless lady?s pendant and lapel watch with painted on enamel erotic scene.

CHF 5,000 - 7,000

USD 5,500 - 7,500 / EUR 4,000 - 5,500

Sold: CHF 11,250

C. Shield-shaped polished black onyx, rose-cut diamond-set petal-form silver bezel, yellow gold suspension chains and detachable lapel fittting decorated en-suite, the hinged back cover set with a painted on enamel panel depicting two Eastern ladies in a boudoir, a gentleman views the scene from a window. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track. Blued steel spade hands. M. 12???, matte gilt, 8 jewels, wolf ?s tooth winding, cylinder escapement, three-arm flat rim balance, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator. DIAM. 47 x 37 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-24

Good

Slightly chipped

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original