French silver verge watch with mock pendulum Circa 1710
- Kenmerk
- TD0287
- Diameter
- 54 mm
- Estimate
- € 7.000 - 14.000
- Price sold
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Silver watch with hidden erotic scene
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A fine pair cased verge pocket watch with mock pendulum and concealed cryptic erotic enamel medallion “troquon – minon” – the exchange, circa 1710.
The outer case black leather with stud decoration, the inner case is silver, champlevé/silver dial, full plate movement, chain/fusee, brass balance.
When the case opens and the movement folds over, an amusing erotic scene is visible on the back plate of the movement: a beautiful young woman holds a mouse by the tail and offers to swap with her pet cat, who in turn holds an object the young lady ardently desires. The words “troquon minon” are written above the charming scene they can be loosely translated as “exchange is no robbery”.
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Diameter: 54 mm
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Weight: 122 g
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Signed: Etienne Boisson Paris
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A fine pair cased verge pocket watch with mock pendulum and concealed cryptic erotic enamel medallion “troquon – minon” – the exchange, circa 1710.
The outer case black leather with stud decoration, the inner case is silver, champlevé/silver dial, full plate movement, chain/fusee, brass balance.
When the case opens and the movement folds over, an amusing erotic scene is visible on the back plate of the movement: a beautiful young woman holds a mouse by the tail and offers to swap with her pet cat, who in turn holds an object the young lady ardently desires. The words “troquon minon” are written above the charming scene they can be loosely translated as “exchange is no robbery”.
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Diameter: 54 mm
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Weight: 122 g
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Signed: Etienne Boisson Paris
Signed: Etienne Boisson Paris
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