Swiss silver verge with concealed enamel erotic scene Circa 1810

Silver watch attributed to Girardier l’Aîné
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A very unusual silver pocket watch with a concealed painted-on enamel erotic scene, circa 1810. Attributed to Girardier l’Aîné, Paris. An Empire case with a foliate engraved bezel, faceted band, the back engraved with a lakeside scene within a foliate engraved border. Small eccentric enamel dial with Breguet numerals, gilt brass dial plate chased with foliate decoration. Cupid and a tazza of grapes on oval small silver panels on each side of the dial and above a circular silver panel chased with a scene of cupid and a dog by an urn on a pedestal, opening via a pin in the dial plate to disclose a painted on enamel scene depicting a maiden being accosted by a gentleman brandishing a sword. Blued steel Breguet hands. A hinged gilt brass, full plate movement with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece.
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Diameter: 55 mm
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Signed: No Name