Geneva, May 14, 2023
LOT 84
ADAM & EVE WITH AUTOMATON SNAKE
CHF 5,000 - 10,000
EUR 5,100 - 10,200 / USD 5,700 - 11,300 / HKD 44,200 - 89,000
Sold: CHF 6,250
Very fine and unusual, early 18K. gold, "Adam and Eve" automaton pocket watch.
Probably made in Friedberg for the English Market.
Probably made in Friedberg for the English Market.
Case with glazed back, entirely chased with allegorical figures, animals and further decoration in a Renaissance pattern.
The back plate is covered with a gold panel, finely chased with a scene depicting Adam and Eve in the terrestrial paradise, the automaton snake revolving on the border. Silver dust cap, the border of the aperture pierced and engraved with inhabited foliage.
The back plate is covered with a gold panel, finely chased with a scene depicting Adam and Eve in the terrestrial paradise, the automaton snake revolving on the border. Silver dust cap, the border of the aperture pierced and engraved with inhabited foliage.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3-6-8* |
Good Slightly oxidized Slightly scratched Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-71-01 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairlines HANDS Original |
Brand Unsigned, Germany
Year 1770
Material 18K yellow gold
Caliber 17''',Hinged gilt brass full plate, inverted with turned baluster pillars pillars, fusee with chain, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring.
Diameter 49 mm.
Notes
"Adam and Eve" automaton watches are usually made with the scene depicting the Paradise painted on the enamel dial, Adam and Eve on a small panel visible through an aperture on the dial, the serpent revolving on the border.