French silver verge watch with hidden erotic scene Circa 1800

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Kenmerk
TC1045
Diameter
53 mm
Estimate
€ 3.000 - 6.000
Price sold
€ 2.500
Silver verge open faced pocket watch
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A rare verge watch with a hidden erotic scene of enamel painting, by Girardier Laine, circa 1800. A smooth silver case, gilt verge movement, decorated enamel dial, decentralized time display, two silver plaques with an illustration of turkeys, a silver hinged lid on the top, triggered by lateral levers, and an enamel plaque with an erotic scene underneath.
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Diameter: 53 mm
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Weight: 100 g.
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Signed: Girardier Laine Paris
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Professional restoration on the edge, revision recommended

Signed: French silver verge watch with hidden erotic scene Circa 1790

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