Sold for:
5,750 CHF
5,750 CHF
Swiss, circa 1780. Fine and unusual 18K gold watch with concealed erotic painted enamel scene. Three body, Louis XVI, polished, the back disclosing a painted enamel panel on a concealed compartment, depicting a young couple working for posterity. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gold Louis XVI hands. Hinged gilt brass full plate with conical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece.Diam. 38 mm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
1999-10-23
