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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 16, 1997

LOT 64

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1900. "Baby-building clans un boudoir " Fine and unusual 18K pink gold, hunting cased, keyless quarter repeating watch with a concealed erotic automaton scene.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

USD 6,800 - 8,200

Sold: CHF 17,193

C. Five body, "pomme et filets", polished, a monogram engraved on the cover. Hinged gold cuvette with a concealed compartment for the automaton scene with hinged cover. Driven by the repeating train, a gold painted and enamelled couple in a boudoir is training for a baby-building contest. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade " hands. M. 18"', patented three-quarter plate, nickel plated, "a vagues" decoration, 18 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Diam. 53 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 4-6

Fair

Slightly oxidized
Movement: 3-5

Good

Poor
Dial: 22-36-54

Later original

Partially re-gilt

Service dial

Notes

Although it is only a quarter repeater, this watch is of far better quality than most of this type and, unlike others with scenes in silver, this automaton scene 'suicide in gold.