Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 24, 1999

LOT 182

Vauchez a Paris, No. 878, Swiss, circa 1780. Fine and unusual 18K gold watch with concealed erotic painted enamel scene.

C. Three body, Louis XVI, polished, the back disclosing a painted enamel panel on a concealed compartment, depicting a maiden lending her hand for the pleasure 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.