Only Online Auction
Hong Kong, Mar 03, 2021
LOT 295
Unsigned
Pocket watch with concealed erotic scene; 18K yellow gold plated
HKD 18,800 - 37,600
CHF 2,200 - 4,400 / EUR 2,000 - 4,000 / USD 2,500 - 4,900
18K yellow gold plated, hunting-case, key-winding, round-shaped, pocket watch, with subsidiary seconds at 6, and, an erotic scene painted on enamel on copper, concealed in a secret compartment of the case-back, showing a naked couple “making the beast with two backs” … as Shakespeare said!
Cover and case-back guilloché engine-turned.
Movement 19’’’, gilded brass, going barrel, straight-line equilibrated lever escapement, bimetallic compensated balance and blued steel flat hairspring, polished steel index-regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-11-69-71 |
Good Slightly worn ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairlines |
Movement: 3 * |
|
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Brand Unsigned, Switzerland
Year circa 1860
Movement No. unnumbered
Case No. unnumbered
Material 18K yellow gold plated
Diameter 53.5 mm.
Caliber 19’’’, straight-line equilibrated lever escapement
Weight 111 gr. (approx.)