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.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
1996-06-03