Hong Kong, Nov 25, 2022
LOT 87
UNSIGNED
POCKET WATCH MADE FOR THE CHINESE MARKET, CENTRE-SECONDS, CONCEALED EROTIC SCENE; SILVER
HKD 15,900 - 31,800
EUR 2,100 - 4,100 / CHF 2,000 - 4,000 / USD 2,100 - 4,100
Silver, open-face, key-winding, round-shaped, pocket watch, made for the Chinese market, with centre-seconds and cuvette (dome) painted with a concealed erotic scene (cowgirl position).
Case-back polished.
White enamel dial, with radial Roman numerals; blued steel “Pear” hands.
Movement 21’’’, gilded brass, engraved Chinese-style, going barrel, lateral lever escapement, uncut bimetallic compensated balance with poising screws and blued steel flat hairspring, polished steel index-regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Brand Unsigned, probably Fleurier (Val-de-Travers)
Model made for the Chinese market
Year circa 1890-1910
Movement No. unnumbered
Case No. 100 759 (by “G B”; with prestige hallmarks imitating the London letter-date “U”)
Material silver
Diameter 54.5 mm.
Caliber 21’’’, engraved Chinese-style, lateral lever escapement
Weight 99.2 gr. (approx.)
Signature case and movement (with Chinese marks)