Swiss silver verge with concealed erotic automaton Circa 1820
- Kenmerk
- TA2390
- Diameter
- 55 mm
- Estimate
- € 2.500 - 6.000
- Price sold
- € 2.900
Gold quarter repeating pocket watch
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A fine and rare Swiss, silver, quarter repeating pocket watch with concealed erotic automaton scene, circa 1820. An Empire case polished with a reeded band. Concealed in the hinged gilt brass cuvette, a small automaton scene presents an amorous couple on a bed. White enamel dial with Breguet numerals, outer minute divisions. Steel Breguet hands. 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, repeating on gongs activated by depressing the pendant, the automata driven by the repeating train by means of a small lever.
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Diameter: 55,5 mm
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Signed: No Name
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The dial is restored and the hands are repaired.




















