The Longitude at the Eve of the Third...

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

LOT 327

Vauchez à Paris, No. 878, circa 1880.Fine and unusual 18K gold watch with concealed erotic painted enamel scene.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 7,360

C. Three body, Louis XVI, polished, the back disclosing a painted enamel panel on a concealed compartment, depicting a maiden lending her hand in favour of the bliss of her friends. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gold Louis XVI hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with conical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece.Signed on the dial and back plate.Diam. 37 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 4

Fair

Movement: * 4
Dial: 4 - 01