Geneva, May 15, 2023

LOT 298

VENUS AND CUPIDON BATHS

CHF 6,000 - 12,000

EUR 6,200 - 12,300 / USD 6,800 - 13,600 / HKD 54,000 - 108,000

Sold: CHF 22,500

Very fine 22K gold and enamel watch with concealed erotic scenes.
The back enamel painted with a charming scene depicting Venus at her toilet, with Cupid holding the mirror she admires herself in, a concealed compartment under the back cover with two further libertine enamel painted scenes, the bezel with a floral enamel decoration.


Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Brand Thomas Broome

Year Circa 1770

Movement No. 1733

Material 18K yellow gold

Diameter 46 mm.

Caliber 15''',Hinged gilt brass full plate with square baluster pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance-spring, gilt brass single foot cock pierced and engraved with foliage.

Signature Movement, casemaker's mark "A.D.".

Notes

This watch is published in the Ruscitti book, as no. 32.Thomas Broomewas admitted to the Clockmakers' Company in 1652.