9,258 CHF
Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1810. "Le loup clans la bergerie" Fine gilt brass watch with decorated dial and concealed painted enamel erotic scene. Three body, Directoire, polished, the back disclosing a fine painted enamel scene depicting a young monk, dressed as a nun to meet his sweetheart. White enamel chapter ring with Arabic numerals on green cartouches, the silver centred repousse with a scene depicting a Cupid in a park. Gold half-moon hands. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. Diam. 55 mm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
1997-11-16