Lotto No. 601


An erotic pocket watch with 1/4 hour repeater


French pocket watch with 1/4 hour repeater and hidden erotic figure automaton, c. 1830

Case: gold c. 750, numbered 737, 33, guilloché, centre engraved with monogram, diameter c. 55 mm
Movement: key wind-up, verge movement, chain and fusee, openwork verge bridge, silver regulator plate
Dial: enamel, Arabic numerals
Accessories: key metal, certificate from 07/1985

Pocket watches with erotic automatons were already rare in the Biedermeier period and are still coveted collector’s items today. The dial side shows a depiction of two jacquemarts and a grazing goat. By pressing a slider, the erotic image hidden underneath is revealed. The watch case is partly worn-off and dented. Servicing is required for the correct stroke sequence. The watch case is partly scuffed and dented.

Esperto: Günter Eichberger, Mst. Günter Eichberger, Mst.
+43-1-515 60-368

watches@dorotheum.at

01.12.2023 - 13:00

Prezzo realizzato: **
EUR 11.050,-
Stima:
EUR 5.000,- a EUR 8.000,-

An erotic pocket watch with 1/4 hour repeater


French pocket watch with 1/4 hour repeater and hidden erotic figure automaton, c. 1830

Case: gold c. 750, numbered 737, 33, guilloché, centre engraved with monogram, diameter c. 55 mm
Movement: key wind-up, verge movement, chain and fusee, openwork verge bridge, silver regulator plate
Dial: enamel, Arabic numerals
Accessories: key metal, certificate from 07/1985

Pocket watches with erotic automatons were already rare in the Biedermeier period and are still coveted collector’s items today. The dial side shows a depiction of two jacquemarts and a grazing goat. By pressing a slider, the erotic image hidden underneath is revealed. The watch case is partly worn-off and dented. Servicing is required for the correct stroke sequence. The watch case is partly scuffed and dented.

Esperto: Günter Eichberger, Mst. Günter Eichberger, Mst.
+43-1-515 60-368

watches@dorotheum.at


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Asta: Orologi da polso e da tasca
Tipo d'asta: Asta in sala con Live Bidding
Data: 01.12.2023 - 13:00
Luogo dell'asta: Wien | Palais Dorotheum
Esposizione: 28.10. - 30.11.2023


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