Sold for:
13,225 CHF
13,225 CHF
Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1900. "Penitence an Confessionnal" Fine and unusual 14K pink gold hunting cased, keyless quarter repeating watch with a concealed erotic automaton scene. Five body, massive, "bassine et filets " , polished the back and cover with milled rims. Hinged gold cuvette with a concealed compartment for the erotic automaton scene with hinged cover. Driven by the repeating train, a four coloured gilt engraved scene, featuring a monk and a nun in a sacristy, performing anything but penance. White enamel with bolt Breguet numerals, sunk centre and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
1997-11-16
