Swiss gold repeating automaton watch with erotic scene 1890
- Kenmerk
- ST0029
- Diameter
- 51 mm
- Estimate
- € 4.500 - 9.000
- Price sold
- € 2.550
Gold full hunter lever watch
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A Swiss 18 Carat pink gold hunting cased quarter repeating automaton pocket watch with a concealed erotic scene, circa 1890. Lever movement, repeating the quarter hours, bi metallic compensation balance, two hammers repeating on two gongs. Blue enamel dial, white enamel chapter ring with painted blue Arabic hours, gilt beaded minute divisions, an inner track with rope accent, a tri colour gold automata scene depicting two cherubs striking bells above. Engine turned case with a coin edged band, the back opens to a rope accented cuvette revealing a chased erotic scene over a blued enamel ground.
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Diameter: 51 mm
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Signed: No name




















