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.
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.