Swiss gunmetal pocket watch with passing erotic automata Circa 1901
- Kenmerk
- TA3057
- Diameter
- 52 mm
- Estimate
- € 1.000 - 2.000
- Price sold
- € 900
Gunmetal keyless cylinder pocket watch
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An unusual Swiss gunmetal keyless pocket watch with passing erotic automata, circa 1901. Revolving Beauties by Arnold Schweizer-Schatzmann, Chaux-de-Fonds, Swiss.
The back is centred with a glazed aperture for viewing the erotic images of four semi-nude portraits of vamps. White enamel dial with Arabic numerals on green guilloche enamel reserves, outer minute divisions with gold five-minute divisions, subsidiary seconds and gilt Loui’s hands. A nickel-plated movement, eight jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with a regulator. Case punched with Swiss patent number 24340.
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Diameter: 51,5 mm
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Signed: Arnold Schweizer-Schatzmann Chaux-de-Fonds
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The case is slightly rubbed.
Signed: Arnold Schweizer-Schatzmann Chaux-de-Fonds






