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Reuge, Romance No. 188 erotic musical pocket watch, gold plated metal, polychrome enamel automated
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Reuge, Romance No. 188 erotic musical pocket watch, gold plated metal, polychrome enamel automated scene, 2 1/4"dia
Gold case, printed scene of fishing village on face, printed on face, "Reuge" Roman numerals, set by lever, key wound inside back, back case opens at hinge, engraved inside back case, "Romance No. 188, base metal, gold plated, G20 microns," concealed erotic scene in gold inside back, pressing button starts music and automatic animation, watch has alarm feature set by separate lever on side, music and animation is set off by alarm, has original case. Needs attention to watch, not currently functioning. Erotic scene and chime both need attention. Please bid accordingly.
Provenance: The Estate of Candice B. Groot, Evanston, Illinois
Reuge, Romance No. 188 erotic musical pocket watch, gold plated metal, polychrome enamel automated scene, 2 1/4"dia
Gold case, printed scene of fishing village on face, printed on face, "Reuge" Roman numerals, set by lever, key wound inside back, back case opens at hinge, engraved inside back case, "Romance No. 188, base metal, gold plated, G20 microns," concealed erotic scene in gold inside back, pressing button starts music and automatic animation, watch has alarm feature set by separate lever on side, music and animation is set off by alarm, has original case. Needs attention to watch, not currently functioning. Erotic scene and chime both need attention. Please bid accordingly.
Provenance: The Estate of Candice B. Groot, Evanston, Illinois
Reuge, Romance No. 188 erotic musical pocket watch, gold plated metal, polychrome enamel automated scene, 2 1/4"dia
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Reuge, Romance No. 188 erotic musical pocket watch, gold plated metal, polychrome enamel automated scene, 2 1/4"dia
Gold case, printed scene of fishing village on face, printed on face, "Reuge" Roman numerals, set by lever, key wound inside back, back case opens at hinge, engraved inside back case, "Romance No. 188, base metal, gold plated, G20 microns," concealed erotic scene in gold inside back, pressing button starts music and automatic animation, watch has alarm feature set by separate lever on side, music and animation is set off by alarm, has original case. Needs attention to watch, not currently functioning. Erotic scene and chime both need attention. Please bid accordingly.
Provenance: The Estate of Candice B. Groot, Evanston, Illinois
Reuge, Romance No. 188 erotic musical pocket watch, gold plated metal, polychrome enamel automated scene, 2 1/4"dia
Gold case, printed scene of fishing village on face, printed on face, "Reuge" Roman numerals, set by lever, key wound inside back, back case opens at hinge, engraved inside back case, "Romance No. 188, base metal, gold plated, G20 microns," concealed erotic scene in gold inside back, pressing button starts music and automatic animation, watch has alarm feature set by separate lever on side, music and animation is set off by alarm, has original case. Needs attention to watch, not currently functioning. Erotic scene and chime both need attention. Please bid accordingly.
Provenance: The Estate of Candice B. Groot, Evanston, Illinois
Reuge, Romance No. 188 erotic musical pocket watch, gold plated metal, polychrome enamel automated scene, 2 1/4"dia
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