13,800 HKD
Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1920. Fine and very unusual silvered metal matchbox with concealed erotic automaton scene. Three body rectangular, engine-turned with match compartment and spring loaded Iid disclosing an automaton scene depicting a loving couple in a boudoir "working for posterity". Mechanical, wound by closing the spring loaded lid. In very good condition. Dim. 58 x 33 x 16 mm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
1996-06-03