94th Auction
2016/11/12
Lot 107
French, Case No. 7112, 97 g, circa 1750
A very rare early verge pocket watch with a concealed painted on enamel erotic scene
Case: 22k gold. Dial: enamel. Movm.: full plate movement, chain/fusee, three-arm steel balance.
It is remarkable to find an early erotic scene of this size and artistic quality. Here it is concealed by the back lid, which is decorated with an elaborate engine-turned swirly pattern and, upon opening, reveals the scene.
A very rare early verge pocket watch with a concealed painted on enamel erotic scene
Case: 22k gold. Dial: enamel. Movm.: full plate movement, chain/fusee, three-arm steel balance.
It is remarkable to find an early erotic scene of this size and artistic quality. Here it is concealed by the back lid, which is decorated with an elaborate engine-turned swirly pattern and, upon opening, reveals the scene.
estimated
16.000—20.000 €
Price realized
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