Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 16, 2014
LOT 266
CONCEALED EROTIC AUTOMATON WATCH Swiss, case No. 11646. Made circa 1820. Fine and rare, quarter-repeating, silver pocket watch with concealed erotic automaton.
CHF 2,500 - 4,500
HKD 21,000 - 37,000 / USD 2,600 - 4,800
Sold: CHF 3,750
Three-body, "Empire", engine-turned with cast flower and leaf borders, reeded band. Gilt metal cuvette hinged to the movement ring and with central small concealed spring-loaded cover opening by sliding a pin to reveal a multicolored engraved gold gentleman and lady in an amorous upright position, animated by the action of the repeating mechanism. White enamel, Arabic numerals, outer minute track, winding aperture at 2 o'clock. Blued steel Breguet hands. 47 mm. frosted gilt full-plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, three-arm brass balance with flat balance spring, polished steel cock, index regulator, repeating on gongs activated by depressing the pendant.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-71-01 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairlines HANDS Original |