Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997
LOT 325
Freres Bonna & Mourier, No. 1448, (Geneva), circa 1780. Fine and unusual gilt brass and enamel, paste-set pair cased watch with an erotic scene.
HKD 23,000 - 27,000
USD 3,000 - 3,500
Sold: HKD 32,200
C. Outer double body with paste-set bezel, the back set with a later enamel panel painted with a scene depicting a loving couple in a landscape, the enamel backing painted with a charming scene, depicting a holy man inspecting the virginity of a maiden. Inner bassine, polished. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gold Louis XV hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with baluster pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass English style cock with diamond end-stone. Signed on the dial and back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 43 mm.
