Swiss

Property from the Masterworks of Time Collection

Swiss

A gold quarter repeating watch with concealed erotic scene

Circa 1800

• Movement: unsigned gilded full plate, decoratively pierced and engraved balance bridge, silver regulation plate, repeating on coiled gongs

• Dial: white enamel, Arabic numerals, aperture for winding

• Case: gold, plain polished back, deeply fluted band, plunge repeat pendant, gilt-metal dust cap, central reserve with hinged lid concealing erotic scene depicting a vari-colour gilt amorous couple, case back with maker's mark possibly DC FS and numbered 1132, 012

diameter 54mm. Weight: approx. 119.7g