Austrian silver verge with three enamel erotic scenes Circa 1880
- Kenmerk
- TA2380
- Diameter
- 59 mm
- Estimate
- € 10.000 - 30.000
- Price sold
- € 48.950
Silver quarter repeating verge watch
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Unusual and large Austrian silver and enamel quarter repeating open faced verge pocket watch with three concealed erotic scenes, circa 1880. Engraved bezel, reeded band, enamelled Renaissance-style bow, the back cover decorated with a polychrome enamel mythological scene, the interior decorated with a graphic erotic scene. Hinged cuvette decorated with two more erotic scenes on both sides.
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Gilt dial with white champlevé enamel chapter ring, blue radial champlevé Roman numerals on gilt cartouches, the centre with an enamel scene of three cupids in a landscape and gilt-brass hands. Matte gilt movement, fusee and chain, verge escapement, three-arm balance with flat balance spring, continental balance cock, repeating on gongs activated by depressing the pendant.
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Diameter: 59 mm
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Signed: No name
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The case is slightly restored soft enamel.















