Swiss, circa 1910.Fine and unusual 14K gold, hunting cased, keyless quarter 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 313

Swiss, circa 1910.Fine and unusual 14K gold, hunting cased, keyless quarter repeating watch with a concealed erotic automaton scene.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 11,500

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 couple in a boudoir is training for a baby-building contest.D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 19''', nickel plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band.Diam. 53 mm.

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Grade: A	Good
Case: 12	Worn
Movement: * 13 - 31
Dial: 4 - 01

LOT 313

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 11,500

Grade: A

Good

Case: 12

Worn

Movement: * 13 - 31

Dial: 4 - 01