Sold for:
9,200 CHF
9,200 CHF
"Breguet et Fils", Swiss, circa 1820. Fine 18K gold quarter-repeating watch with concealed erotic automaton. Four-body, "Empire", the back engine-turned in a wavy pattern, initials engraved in a small vignette below, reeded band, spring-loaded gilt brass cuvette with central concealed spring-loaded compartment showing a couple enjoying themselves on a couch. 47 mm, gilt brass with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain brass balance with flat balance-spring, contiental cock, repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant, automaton activated by the repeater train.Signed on the cuvette.Diam. 56 mm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2001-10-13
