Swiss repeating watch with concealed erotic automaton Circa 1790

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Kenmerk
AS1952
Diameter
58 mm
Estimate
€ 12.000 - 25.000
Price sold
€ 26.300

Unsigned 18k yellow gold repeating cylinder watch 
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A Swiss yellow gold open faced quarter repeating watch with concealed erotic automaton, circa 1790. The watch features a gilt key-wound cylinder movement that strikes a steel bell. It has a white enamel dial with Breguet-style radial hour markers, an outer minute track with Arabic numerals marking every fifteen minutes, and spade-shaped hands. The polished gold case opens by pressing a button beneath the bezel, revealing a painted erotic scene inside, observed by an onlooker at the window.
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Diameter: 58 mm
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Signed: No name
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The movement is operational, including striking and automaton functions. The dial is generally in good condition, with only a minor chip near the winding hole. The painted erotic scene shows some crazing and small chips. The case has light scuffs and some areas of rubbing.

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