Swiss, circa 1900."Homages Fraternels"Fine and unusual 18K gold, hunting cased, keyless minute repeating watch with a concealed erotic automaton scene. | The Longitude at the Eve of the Third Millenium & Important Watches, Wristwatches and Clocks | Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, 23rd October 1999

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third...

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

LOT 262

Swiss, circa 1900."Homages Fraternels"Fine and unusual 18K gold, hunting cased, keyless minute repeating watch with a concealed erotic automaton scene.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 13,800

C. Five body, "bassine et filets", polished. Hinged gold cuvette, the concealed compartment for the automaton scene with hinged cover. Driven by the repeating train, a painted and enamelled monk is paying tribute to a nun. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 19''', frosted and gilt, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band.Diam. 54 mm.

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Grade: AAA	Excellent
Case: 3	Good
Movement: * 3
Dial: 3 - 04

LOT 262

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 13,800

Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3

Good

Movement: * 3

Dial: 3 - 04