Rare Swiss silver cylinder watch with hidden erotic scene Circa 1780
- Kenmerk
- BB1031
- Diameter
- 52 mm
- Estimate
- € 1.750 - 3.500
- Price sold
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Silver open faced key wind watch
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A rare and unusual Swiss silver open faced key wind pocket watch with concealed erotic scene made by Bordier in Geneva, circa 1780. The gilt full plate movement with a cylinder escapement, pierced and engraved balance bridge, and gilt regulation. White enamel dial with Arabic hour numerals, outer minute divisions, a winding aperture at 2 o’clock and blued steel moon hands. The polished hinged case with two hidden polychrome enamel scenes, one depicting a pair of lovers courting, and the second showing the same couple in an erotic rendezvous. Movement signed.
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A rare and unusual Swiss silver open faced key wind pocket watch with concealed erotic scene made by Bordier in Geneva, circa 1780. The gilt full plate movement with a cylinder escapement, pierced and engraved balance bridge, and gilt regulation. White enamel dial with Arabic hour numerals, outer minute divisions, a winding aperture at 2 o’clock and blued steel moon hands. The polished hinged case with two hidden polychrome enamel scenes, one depicting a pair of lovers courting, and the second showing the same couple in an erotic rendezvous. Movement signed.
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Diameter: 52 mm
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Weight: 87 g.
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Weight: 87 g.
Signed: Bordier à Genève
























