Swiss gold erotic automaton minute repeater Circa 1910

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Kenmerk
FA0132
Diameter
55 mm
Estimate
€ 12.500 - 22.500
Price sold
€ 15.100

Gold hunting cased pocket watch by Dreyfus & Cie
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Fine and amusing Swiss 18K gold hunting cased, keyless minute repeating pocket watch with concealed erotic automaton, circa 1910.
Movement with 33 jewels,counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with Breguet balance spring, index regulator, repeating on gongs activated by a slide in the band.
Engine turned case covers with polished borders, the front cover with a vacant cartouche, polished band, gold hinged cuvette with concealed enamel erotic scene depicting two soldiers enjoying local hospitality in a drawing room.
White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute track and Arabic five minute numerals, subsidiary seconds. Gold Louis XV hands. Case and cuvette signed.
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Diameter: 55 mm
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Signed: Dreyfus & Cie Genève

Signed: Dreyfus & Cie Genève

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