3,750 CHF
CONCEALED EROTIC AUTOMATON WATCH Swiss, case No. 11646. Made circa 1820. Fine and rare, quarter-repeating, silver pocket watch with concealed erotic automaton. Three-body, "Empire", engine-turned with cast flower and leaf borders, reeded band. Gilt metal cuvette hinged to the movement ring and with central small concealed spring-loaded cover opening by sliding a pin to reveal a multicolored engraved gold gentleman and lady in an amorous upright position, animated by the action of the repeating mechanism. White enamel, Arabic numerals, outer minute track, winding aperture at 2 o'clock. Blued steel Breguet hands. 47 mm. frosted gilt full-plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, three-arm brass balance with flat balance spring, polished steel cock, index regulator, repeating on gongs activated by depressing the pendant. Notes DIAM. 55 mm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2014-03-16