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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 24, 1999

LOT 184

Girardier Paine, France, circa 1820. "Improved foot massage" Fine and unusual silver watch with concealed enamelled erotic scene.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

C. Double body with twisted band and polished back, the bezels decorated with running animals. D. Small eccentric with Breguet numerals. Gold hands. The spring loaded gilt brass dial plate, chased with three cherubs and disclosing the erotic scene showing the best way to enjoy the same partner. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. Signed on the dial and back plate. Diam. 59 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good
Case: 4

Fair
Movement: *4

Fair

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 22-04

Later original

HANDS Later

Notes

The case of this watch carries hallmarks in use in French Departments from 1819 to 1838. Although the movement was certainly produced in Switzerland, the watch was certainly completed in France because the production of watches with erotic scene was prohibited in Switzerland at the period the watch was made and they were not signed as far they were produced illegally