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.
| 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 |