4,140 CHF
Swiss, circa 1900. “Triple inconstance”Fine gun metal keyless watch with concealed erotic automaton scene. Three-body, massive “bassine et filets”. Hinged gun metal cuvette disclosing the automaton scene, activated by the winding crown, depicting a three way love party. White enamel with Arabic numerals, sunk centre and subsidiary seconds. Gilt brass “Louis XV” hands. 18’’’, brass, three-quarter plate, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring.Diam. 54 mm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2000-04-02