Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Apr 10, 2013
LOT 78
SWISS EROTIC AUTOMATON QUARTER REPEATER GILT Swiss. Made circa 1910. Fine, gilt keyless quarter-repeating pocket watch with concealed independent erotic automaton.
USD 2,000 - 3,000
HKD 15,000 - 23,000 / CHF 1,900 - 2,900
Sold: USD 2,250
C. Five-body, bassine, polished, box case. Hinged cuvette with transparent opening to view the painted metal erotic automaton depicting a couple in an interior, the automaton powered by the chiming of the repeater. D. White enamel with fancy Arabic numerals, outer minute track with Arabic gradation to 300 (20 seconds), subsidiary seconds. Fancy blue steel hands. M. 42 mm, matte gilt, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, notched bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator. DIAM. 53 mm. Property from an American Collection
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-39 |
Good Rubbed |
Movement: 3-31* |
Good Transformations Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 4-71-01 |
Fair ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairlines HANDS Original |