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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 16, 1997
LOT 45
Duchene & Compagnie, (Geneve), No. 16257, circa 1790. "De la table au lit" Fine 18K gold and enamel watch with concealed painted enamel erotic scene.
CHF 5,000 - 6,000
USD 3,500 - 4,200
Sold: CHF 9,258
C. Three body, Louis XVI, polished, the back enamel panel painted with a scene depicting a young couple leaving the table for the alcove. The back opens to reveal the scene painted on the enamel backing, featuring the same couple few minutes later. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gold "poker and beetle" hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. Signed on the dial and back plate. Diam. 44 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 4-29 |
Fair Lacking elements |
Movement: 2 |
Very good |
Dial: 22-51 |
Later original Partially reprinted |