Asprey「春宮秘戲」

• 手動上弦機械寶石機芯，大錶盤由皇家藍琺瑯製成，立體白金鑲鑽石阿拉伯數字，背景為白色琺瑯圓形渦紋，中央為黃金紅色琺瑯花卉裝飾，白金鑲鑽石指針，錶圈為小麥紋理，圓形大錶殼有車床雕刻飾紋，黃金繩紋裝飾，外殼則可見上鏈、調校孔及啟動人偶裝置，背面顯示扇形精美裝飾，扇形飾板鑲有黃金綠色、紅色及白色琺瑯花卉裝飾，按下鐘側按鈕，每個飾板隨即打開，展示四個多彩琺瑯及漆繪春宮圖，其一情景為一男士與女士在馬背上，其二為一對情侶於地板上熱情擁抱，其三為一對愛侶在窗前度過春宵，窗外有一窺看者，其四為一男士與女士在禾桿之間嬉鬧，每個情景均有三個移動的部件，一會後扇形飾板關上，人偶動作停止，圓形黃金外殼嵌與車床雕刻飾紋基座上，飾以繩紋垂飾，置於兩段階梯式鼓形底座上，上半部為透明紅色琺瑯配交錯格紋裝飾，小麥紋邊，下半部為透明皇家藍琺瑯交錯格紋裝飾，通體以繩紋及其他垂飾裝飾，鑲以圓形鑽石，整個座鐘置於隱藏轉盤上。底座內有一條以紅色琺瑯及鋼製成的扇形大鑰匙 • 基座印有品牌標誌，印有製鐘師印章及英國金屬印記

* 拍品資料以英文圖錄為準。

A terrific clock and amazingly visual. Gold is a little tarnished throughout but this can be polished off. Red enamel to the base with two areas of chipped enamel, apart from that, enamel is intact. Dial is clean, the movement is working. Automaton barrel also working and four scenes, however a service or overhaul would be recommended.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.

Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."

鑽石總重約4.20克拉。座鐘約重5.82公斤。附帶原廠旅行盒。