111st Auction
2024/11/16
Lot 313
AnonymousHidden Erotic Scene
A rare and fine quarter repeating pocket watch with concealed erotic automaton
Sold
estimated
4.700—6.000 €
Price realized
4.500 €
specific features
Case
18 K gold, guilloche pattern, monogrammed.
Dial
Enamel.
Movement
Full plate movement, keywind, 3 hammers / 3 gongs, three-arm ring balance.
Case no.12054
Diam.55 mm
Circa1810
Ctry.Switzerland
Wt.130 g
The erotic scene here – showing a couple making love on a récamière - is located on the gold dome, concealed by a small hinged lid. The figures in vari-coloured gold come to life against a gilded background whenever the repeater is activated.