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No. 15637
Early 20th century
18k (750) gold secret pocket watch with quarter-repeating striking mechanism and erotic automaton
Case: round on hinge, numbered gold bowl, an erotic automaton in polychrome enamel hides under the bowl representing a soldier and a village girl on a hay wagon, with a small house in the background
Dial: white enamel with stylized Arabic numerals, minute track, stylized hands and small second hand
Movement: mechanical with crown winding, anchor escapement, monometallic balance-spring, hour and quarter repeater chimes with two hammers on a gong
Diameter: 58 mm
Gross weight 132,6 g
UNSIGNED
Early 20th century
Gold quarter repeating pocket watch with hidden erotic automaton scene
Erotic watches" or "polissonne watches" gained popularity in Europe from the 18th century onwards. They are known for their hidden automaton mechanism with erotic scenes. These objects, intended for a wealthy clientele, were used in secret. From a technical point of view, erotic watches with an automaton mechanism are a testament to the skill of watchmakers.
No. 15637
Early 20th century
18k (750) gold secret pocket watch with quarter-repeating striking mechanism and erotic automaton
Case: round on hinge, numbered gold bowl, an erotic automaton in polychrome enamel hides under the bowl representing a soldier and a village girl on a hay wagon, with a small house in the background
Dial: white enamel with stylized Arabic numerals, minute track, stylized hands and small second hand
Movement: mechanical with crown winding, anchor escapement, monometallic balance-spring, hour and quarter repeater chimes with two hammers on a gong
Diameter: 58 mm
Gross weight 132,6 g
UNSIGNED
Early 20th century
Gold quarter repeating pocket watch with hidden erotic automaton scene
Erotic watches" or "polissonne watches" gained popularity in Europe from the 18th century onwards. They are known for their hidden automaton mechanism with erotic scenes. These objects, intended for a wealthy clientele, were used in secret. From a technical point of view, erotic watches with an automaton mechanism are a testament to the skill of watchmakers.