Swiss rose gold lever with concealed erotic automaton Circa 1890

Rose gold quarter repeater for the Russian market by Lugrin
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A fine 14 carat rose gold hunting cased quarter repeating keyless lever pocket watch with concealed erotic automaton made for the Russian market, circa 1890. Rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator, repeating on gongs by activating slide on the band. Gold hinged cuvette concealing the erotic automaton scene in polychrome painted on enamel depicting Mephistopheles, a gentleman, and a lady on an engraved silvered backplate. White enamel dial with Roman numerals, outer minute track and Arabic five-minute numerals, subsidiary seconds and original gilt Louis XV hands. Solid, polished case. Movement signed under the hour hammer.
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Diameter: 53 mm
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Signed: Lugrin