94th Auction
2016/11/12
Lot 323
Swiss, Case No. 20076, 55 mm, 113 g, circa 1890
A rare minute repeating hunting case pocket watch with concealed erotic automaton
Case: 18k gold. Dial: enamel. Movm.: bridge movement, 2 hammers / 2 gongs, screw compensation balance.
The erotic scene showing a couple making love in the outdoors is concealed by a gold dome. The figures in polychrome enamel are set against an engraved and partly gilt background and come to life whenever the repeater is released.
A rare minute repeating hunting case pocket watch with concealed erotic automaton
Case: 18k gold. Dial: enamel. Movm.: bridge movement, 2 hammers / 2 gongs, screw compensation balance.
The erotic scene showing a couple making love in the outdoors is concealed by a gold dome. The figures in polychrome enamel are set against an engraved and partly gilt background and come to life whenever the repeater is released.
Sold
estimated
10.000—13.000 €
Price realized
11.800 €