Antiquorum in Love, Impotant Horology...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 16, 1997
LOT 46
Virel a Geneve, circa 1810. "Le repos du guerrier" Fine gilt brass watch with concealed painted enamel erotic scene.
CHF 2,500 - 3,000
USD 1,700 - 2,100
Sold: CHF 4,761
C. Three body, Empire, polished with godrooned band, the back disclosing a fine painted enamel scene depicting a young dragon, back from the war, riding a new type of mount. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Gold 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. 41 mm.
| Grading System | |
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Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 6-23 |
Slightly oxidized Later |
Movement: 54 |
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Dial: 27-51 |
Custom-made Partially reprinted |