Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 24, 1999
LOT 192
Swiss, No. 14200, circa 1900. Fine silver hunting cased keyless watch with concealed erotic automaton scene.
CHF 5,500 - 6,500
C. Five body, massive, "pomme et filets" engineturned, the cover centred with a blank escutcheon. Hinged silver cuvette with concealed compartment for the automaton scene depicting a loving couple in a boudoir "working for posterity " , disclosed by a spring loaded cover. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gilt brass "Louis XV" hands. M. 18"', gilt brass, 15 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Independent train, concealed inside the cuvette and wound by means of its spring loaded cover, driving the automata by means of cams and levers. Diam. 55 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 4-6 |
Fair Slightly oxidized |
Movement: *4 |
Fair Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 4-13 |
Fair Slightly damaged |