Exceptional Horological Sale Celebrat...
Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Apr 24, 2004
LOT 338
Berthoud à Paris, circa 1780. Interesting 18K gold quarter-repeating watch with concealed erotic automaton.
CHF 8,000 - 10,000
EUR 5,000 - 6,300 / USD 6,000 - 7,800
Sold: CHF 10,580
C. Four-body, engine-turned back, chased band, gilt hinged cuvette with spring-loaded cover revealing a couple on a couch, animated by the repeating mechanism.D. White enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute divisions, winding aperture at 2 o?clock. Blued steel "Breguet" hands.M. 45 mm (20???), frosted gilt full-plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement brass balance with flat balance spring, continental cock, repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant.Signed on the dial.Diam. 58 mm.
| Grading System | |
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Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 - 11 - 14 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-15-19-03 |
Good Slightly rusted Dent(s) HANDS Period |