Only Online Auction
Geneva, Dec 07, 2023
LOT 84
GIRARDIER L'AINE, SWITZERLAND, WATCH WITH CONCEALED EROTIC SCENE, SILVER
CHF 1,200 - 2,200
EUR 1,250 - 2,300 / USD 1,400 - 2,500 / HKD 10,700 - 19,500TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
Sold: CHF 2,000
A fine and very unusual, large, silver, manual wind pocket watch with a concealed painted on enamel erotic scene, small eccentric white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, outer minute track, gilt brass dial plate chased with foliate decoration, Cupids on oval small silver panels on each side of the dial and above a circular silver panel chased with a scene of a shepherdess resting in the sun, opening via a pin in the dial plate to disclose a polychrome painted on enamel scene depicting a maiden being accosted by a man.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-6-8 |
Good Slightly oxidized Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3-6* |
Good Slightly oxidized Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-72-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Chipped winding aperture HANDS Original |
Brand Girardier l'aine, Switzerland
Year Circa 1810
Movement No. 19913
Diameter 60 mm.
Caliber 22''', hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement
Signature Dial and movement
Accessories Key
CONDITIONS AND INFORMATION FOR BUYERS.
The purchase price payable by a buyer will be the sum of the final bid price plus the buyer’s premium, together with any applicable sales or compensating use tax. In addition to the hammer price, the buyer’s premium is payable as follows: 26% of the hammer price on each lot.
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