Sold for:
120,750 HKD

Unsigned almost certainly produced by "Le Phare" , Swiss, circa 1910. Fine and unusual 18 ct. gold, hunting cased, keyless minute repeating watch with a concealed erotic automaton scene. Five body, "bassine", polished. Hinged gold cuvette with a concealed compartment for the automaton scene with hinged cover. Driven by the repeating train, a painted and enamelled couple in a boudoir is training for a body-building contest. White enamel with Arabic numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands.


Antiquorum

Auctioneer:
Antiquorum

Date:
1996-06-03

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