Antiquorum in Love, Impotant Horology...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 16, 1997
LOT 56
Kinable a Paris, No. 1517, circa 1830. "Qui aime bien chatie bien" Very fine and unusual 18K gold quarter repeating watch with a concealed libertine scene.
CHF 12,000 - 14,000
USD 8,000 - 9,500
Sold: CHF 17,193
C. Three body with fixed betel, fully chased with
foliage over a matted ground. Painted on ivory, and
concealed in the back, is a very fine libertine
miniature which can charmingly illustrate
Shakespeare's words
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 7 |
Oxidized |
Movement: 2 |
Very good |
Dial: 22-51 |
Later original Partially reprinted |
Notes
Of exceptional quality, the miniature concealed in this watch is
painted after a libertine scene from the 18th century.