Frères Duchène & Comp. A Genève. Rare et insolite montre de gousset semi-squelette à cadran ouvert en or jaune 18K (750) avec automate jacquemart, répétition des quarts et scène érotique dissimulée remontoir à clefFrères Duchène & Comp. A Genève. A rare and unusual 18K gold key wind semi-skeletonised open face jacquemart automaton quarter repeating pocket watch with concealed erotic scene Date: Circa 1830Movement: Gilt full plate cylinder, 3-arm balance, pierced and engraved balance bridge, silver regulationDial: Skeletonised with three colour engraved automaton Jacquemart figures striking on three bells, central white enamel chapter ring with black Arabic numerals and outer minute divisions, concealed erotic scene at 6 revealed by button in the band at 7, blued steel Breguet style handsCase: Engine turned round, reeded band, No.8093Signed: Case stamped FLPSize: 54mm Weight: 121,80gFootnotes:Erotic automaton watches originated in Europe during the late 18th century usually within a concealed compartment with opening doors to reveal the explicit scene either automatically when chiming or more commonly manually to allow the owner the option of displaying the explicit act or not. As the skill in creating erotic watches developed along with their popularity more complex and highly enameled scenes were created with two or more people in various location and positions; the popularity of the novelty and inventiveness of the watchmakers became their downfall as the detailed enameled figures began to represent members of the church or nobility drawing unwanted attention and leading to the destruction of numerous workshops and watches by law enforcement. Undeterred the practice emerged once again during the late 19th century.The current lot is a fine example of a semi-skeletonised quarter repeating Jacquemart pocket watch with the erotic automaton concealed beneath 6 o'clock. The aperture is opened by a button in the band at 7 which draws back two panels to reveal the lovers. Jacquemart automaton's also known as bellstrikers are mechanised figures of a person striking the hours on a bell with a hammer. They can also be known as a Jack of the Clock or Jack O'Clock. The origin of the word Jacquemart is disputed but thought likely to refer to a tool called a 'Jackie' which was used when building church towers.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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Très rare et insolite montre de gousset à cadran ouvert en or jaune 18K (750) à répétition avec automate érotique dissimulé remontoir à clefA very rare and unusual 18K gold key wind open face repeating pocket watch with concealed erotic automaton Date: Circa 1810Movement: Gilt full plate verge, pierced and engraved balance bridge, silver regulation, two hammers striking on blued gongsDial: Guilloché engraved with central decorative motif, black Roman numerals to brushed surround, black outer minute divisions, concealed aperture at 6 bearing signature Breguet a Paris, erotic automaton beneath aperture activated via stem, blued handsCase: Engine turned hinged, start/stop slide at 1, slide at 10 to reveal erotic automaton, No.35008, 6857Size: 54mm Weight: 115,20gFootnotes:Erotic automaton watches originated in Europe during the late 18th century usually within a concealed compartment with opening doors to reveal the explicit scene either automatically when chiming or more commonly manually to allow the owner the option of displaying the explicit act or not. The current lot is a fine example of a repeating pocket watch with the erotic automaton concealed above 6 o'clock. The aperture is opened by a slide in the band at 1 which draws back two panels to reveal the lovers. This example is particularly discreet and when the panel is in place there is nothing to indicate this watch is anything other than an innocent timepiece.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Exceptionelle, rare et belle montre de gousset à cadran ouvert en or jaune 18K (750) avec automate musical remontoir à clefAn exceptional, fine and rare 18K gold key wind open face musical automaton pocket watch Date: Circa 1810Movement: Gilt full plate verge, 3-arm brass balance, pierced and engraved balance bridge, music playing on pinned disc, numbered under dial 387Dial: Gilt with engraved scene of Father Time upon a globe, black Roman numerals to brushed surround, outer minute divisions, winding apertures near 6 and 10, polished hands Case: Polished round, classical scene to back with automaton man playing the lute whilst a lady dances back and forward and a sheep grazes up and down, the male rests against a finely engraved tree beside a dwelling, in the background an enamel pastoral scene beside the water and in front of a mountain, reeded band with button at 11 to activate automatonSize: 55mm Weight: 127,80gFootnotes:The Lute Player and The DancerThe popularity of the automaton watch during the late 18th and early 19th century coincided with the transformation of the watch from mechanical jewel into precision timekeeper. The watchmaker demanded ever more complex motion from the interaction of wheels and pinions and combined with ever more detailed enamelling and gold work, the automaton watch was born. Produced in very limited numbers, automatons are incredible pieces of art that stand as testament to the exceptional skills of the period. Automaton watches are complicated timepieces and traditionally feature at most 2 or 3 animations. On the current lot these take the form of a male playing the lute, a female dancing back and forth and a sheep grazing up and down. This is a busy scene with the automaton figures interspersed between a rustic dwelling and woodland beside a stream that leads to a hall. The lute player is a character seen on other automatons from this period but it is exceptionally rare to come across a musician accompanied by both a dancer and actual music. The combination of the three makes this a truly stunning piece of art. The addition of the grazing sheep minding its own business is then a lovely piece of gentle humour to this romanticised bucolic scene. Although not signed, this musical automaton timepiece is certainly in the style of celebrated makers such as Isaac Daniel Piguet or Henry Capt. It is not unusual for such complicated automatons to be not signed and Henry Capt in particular left most of his work unsigned with a limited number of pieces bearing his scratched name on the movements.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Exceptionelle, rare et belle montre de gousset automate à cadran ouvert en or jaune 18K (750) avec décor en émail, perles et diamants remontoir à clefAn exceptional, fine and rare 18K gold key wind open face automaton pocket watch with enamel, seed pearl and diamond decoration Date: Circa 1870Movement: Gilt full plate fusee verge, 3-arm brass balanceDial: White, black Roman numerals, black outer minute track, winding aperture at 8, gilt handsCase: Seed pearl set polychrome enamel scene to back depicting a winged putti with an arrow and laurel wreath and a second putti with an injured foot either side of an ornate urn, concealed automaton scene to cuvette with automaton couple moving on a seesaw with the male reaching stone set hanging fruit, in the foreground a finely engraved dog and two sheep rest, in the background an enamel pastoral scene beside a watermill with stone set automaton sails, winding aperture near the fruit treeSize: 56mm Weight: 131,00gFootnotes:The SeesawThe popularity of the automaton watch during the late 18th and early 19th century coincided with the transformation of the watch from mechanical jewel into precision timekeeper. The watchmaker demanded ever more complex motion from the interaction of wheels and pinions and combined with ever more detailed enamelling and gold work, the automaton watch was born. Produced in very limited numbers, automatons are incredible pieces of art that stand as testament to the exceptional skills of the period. Watches featuring a seesaw automata are amongst the rarest of all automaton watches. Other known examples have depicted the balance between Psyche and Cupid or even two figures balanced with cupids bow acting as the seesaw. The current lot features a seesaw portrayal we have not come across in our research of a male and female with the male reaching up towards some overhanging fruit. As his hand reaches the fruit, the branch shakes as if he really has just pulled an apple from the tree. The sense of luxury is further elevated by each piece of fruit represented with a tiny pink gem. The scene is completed with two sheep resting under the watchful protection of a dog in the foreground whilst further shepherds tend to their animals beside a waterfall and automaton windmill in the background. This is such a charming and playful automata that even today it brings entertainment. Although not signed, this automaton timepiece is certainly in the style of celebrated makers such as Isaac Daniel Piguet, Henry Capt, Philippe Samuel Meylan or Pierre Morand. It is not unusual for such complicated automatons to be not signed and Henry Capt in particular left most of his work unsigned with a limited number of pieces bearing his scratched name on the movements.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Patek Philippe. Montre de gousset à cadran ouvert en or jaune 18K (750) remontoir au pendant, distribué par Eugène Goetschel & Co, PernambucoPatek Philippe. An 18K gold keyless wind open face pocket watch retailed by Eugène Goetschel & Co, Pernambuco Date: Circa 1895Movement: Matte gilt Swiss moustache lever, cut and compensated bi-metallic balance, wolfs tooth winding, engraved 'Pat. 13th January 1891', No.93076Dial: White, black Roman numeral hour markers, black outer minute track with Arabic numeral 5 minute markers, subsidiary seconds at 6, gilt spade handsCase: Polished and engine turned hinged, decorative initials to back, cuvette No.93076, case No.212324Signed: Case, dial, movement & cuvette; movement & cuvette additionally signed E. Goetschel & Co, PernambucoSize: 51mm Weight: 102,57gFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Ulysse Nardin. Belle montre de gousset à cadran ouvert en or jaune 18K (750) chronographe à rattrapante remontoir au pendantUlysse Nardin. A fine 18K gold keyless wind open face split second chronograph pocket watch Date: Circa 1910Movement: Swiss lever, cut and compensated bi-metallic balance, cotes de Geneve decoration, steel chronograph work, No.15537Dial: White, black Roman numerals, black outer minute and 1/5th second divisions, subsidiary dials at 6 and 12 for seconds and 30 minute recording, blued steel spade hands, centre split second chronograph handCase: Polished round hinged, chronograph activated via the crown, split second button at 11, No.15537Signed: Cuvette, dial & movementSize: 52mm Weight: 113,30g Accompaniments: Box, purchase guarantee dated June 1992For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Eugène Bornand & Cie, St Croix. Montre de gousset à clapet en argent (800) à répétition des quarts remontoir au pendantEugène Bornand & Cie, St Croix. A silver keyless wind quarter repeating full hunter pocket watch Date: Circa 1890Movement: Gilt Swiss lever, cut and compensated bi-metallic balance, two polished hammers striking on two gongsDial: White, black Roman numerals, black outer minute track, subsidiary seconds at 6, gilt Louis XV style handsCase: Polished hinged round, applied gilt monogram to back, repeat slide at 3, No.14064Signed: Cuvette, dial & movementSize: 52mm Weight: 118,55g Accompaniments: Gilt metal chainFootnotes:Click for an instant shipping quoteFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Norma. Montre de gousset demi chasseur en or jaune 18K (750) remontoir au pendantNorma. An 18K gold keyless wind half hunter pocket watch Date: Circa 1890Movement: Nickel finish Swiss lever, cut and compensated bi-metallic balanceDial: White, black Roman numeral hour markers, black outer minute track with 5 minute markers, subsidiary seconds at 6, gilt double spade handsCase: Engine turned round hinged, blank cartouche to back, black Roman numerals and inner minute track to front, No.205862Signed: Dial & MovementSize: 50mm Weight: 90,60gFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Invicta. Montre de gousset à clapet en or jaune 14K (585) chronographe mono-poussoir et répétition des quarts remontoir au pendantInvicta. A 14K gold keyless wind full hunter quarter repeating single button chronograph pocket watch Date: Circa 1900Movement: Gilt finish Swiss lever, bi-metallic balance, two hammers striking on two gongs, column wheel chronographDial: White, black Arabic numeral hour markers, black outer minute and 1/5th second tracks, subsidiary seconds at 6, gilt Louis XV hands, blued steel chronograph handCase: Engine turned hinged, blank cartouche to front, repeat button in the band at 6, chronograph button at 2, No.85899Signed: Case & DialSize: 56mm Weight: 108,47gFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A POCKET WATCH SHOP DISPLAY SIGN 19th century, double-sided, in faded script inscribed 'H. C. Herrick' to the dial, with gilt roman numerals and subsidiary second dial, 114cm high (to top of the loop) x 92cm wideProvenance: The Richard Pratley Collection of English Furniture, Naïve and Folk Art.
A QUANTITY OF JEWELLERY. including a lady's Art Deco diamond wristwatch on a black ribbon band, a pair of 9ct gold cufflinks, 10.2 grams, a 9ct gold signet ring, 4.6 grams, another gold signet ring, 5.2 grams, a ruby and diamond ring, set in yellow gold, a tanzanite and diamond ring, set in 18ct gold, a ruby and diamond ring, set in 14ct gold, a 9ct gold bracelet, (damaged), 9.6 grams, an 18ct gold foliate open faced pocket watch on a gold plated chain, and a carved jade pendant. **BP 22.5% inc VAT + Lot Fee of £8
AN 18CT GOLD OPEN FACED POCKET WATCH BY MAPPIN. the signed circular dial with Arabic numerals and subsidiary dial, with presentation inscription to the back case dated for 1922-1934, 40mm wide, 41.5 grams, together with a 9ct gold match case, with inscription dated for 1893, hallmarked for Birmingham 1892, 28.8 grams, a 9ct gold sovereign case, 25.2 grams, etc. **BP 22.5% inc VAT + Lot Fee of £8
AN 18CT GOLD HALF HUNTING CASED POCKET WATCH. the white enamel dial signed Goldsmith's Company, 112 Regent Street, London, with black Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, the three quarter plate movement signed and numbered 241786, 50mm dia., 97.7 grams. **BP 22.5% inc VAT + Lot Fee of £8
A 15CT GOLD OPEN FACED POCKET WATCH. the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, three quarter plate movement, 73.6 grams, 48mm dia., together with a 9ct gold curb link watch chain, each link marked 9 357, suspending a 9ct gold 't' bar and a two pound gold Jubilee coin, 1887, mounted as a pendant, total weight 88.4 grams. **BP 22.5% inc VAT + Lot Fee of £8
AN EARLY 18TH CENTURY GOLD PAIR CASED QUARTER REPEATING VERGE POCKET WATCH. the high quality fusee movement with diamond end stone, repeating on a bell, signed T. Vernon, London (Thomas Vernon), numbered 443, the push repeat mechanism with pierced and repousse case, hallmarked for London 1728, with outer shagreen covered case, 55mm dia. **BP 22.5% inc VAT + Lot Fee of £8
A 9CT GOLD WRISTWATCH. the circular white enamel dial signed Morath Bros, Liverpool, with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, the movement signed by Omega, 30mm dia., together with a lady's gold wristwatch by Omega, on a gold plated bracelet and a gold plated full hunting cased pocket watch by Omega, with foliate engraved decoration to both cases, 35mm dia. **BP 22.5% inc VAT + Lot Fee of £8
A gentleman's 14ct gold pocket watch by Elgin, the ornate case decorated with varying colours of gold emblems including flowers and birds together with a gold-plated multi-link pocket watch chain supporting an unmarked gold circular mining style pendant "Idaho" depicting chalets and mountain scenery
ROLEX A GOLD PLATED KEYLESS WIND HALF HUNTER POCKET WATCH, NO. 553161 Movement: Swiss lever Case: Gold plated five piece hinged case, the front cover with blue enamel Roman numeral chapter ring Dial: White Size: 49mm Signed: Movement Accessories: None Condition Report: Movement is currently functioning. Movement has scratches, marks and tarnishing commensurate with general wear visible when viewed under a 4x loupe. Dial appears to be in an average condition with some light marks and scratches when viewed under a 4x loupe. Hands show marks and tarnishing when viewed under a x4 loupe. Glass appears free of significant scratches or marks when viewed under a 4x loupe. Case shows light scratches and marks. Hinges appear intact. Crown has light scratches when viewed under a 4x loupe. This lot does not come with box or papers. Dreweatts 1759 do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold. Due to opening of the case back we recommend this watch is re-sealed by a qualified technician to ensure any stated water resistance is achieved. If you should have any further questions regarding this lot, please contact the Watch Department on 01635 553 553 or at watches@dreweatts.com Condition Report Disclaimer
TWO WATCHES, A BROOCH AND A PAIR OF CUFFLINKS SWISS SILVER HALF HUNTER KEYLESS WIND POCKET WATCH, NO. 10204 Movement: Swiss lever, bimetallic split balance, overcoil balance spring Case: Silver five piece hinged case, the front cover with a gold coloured chapter ring, the back cover engraved with a monogram, stamped with a poinçon Dial: White Size: 51mm Signed: White Accessories: None Together with a silver half hunter wrist watch; an oval paste set brooch, 4.5cm long; and a pair of mother of pearl cufflinks Y - Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Condition Report: There is no condition report available for this lot and is sold as found Condition Report Disclaimer
UNSIGNED A 9 CARAT GOLD KEYLESS WIND OPEN FACE POCKET WATCH, NO. 266177, CIRCA 1923 Movement: Swiss lever, 15 jewels Case: 9 carat gold four piece hinged case, hallmarked Birmingham 1923 Dial: White Size: 49mm Signed: Unsigned Accessories: 9 carat gold chain with T-bar and yellow glass swivel seal Condition Report: Movement is currently functioning. Movement has scratches, marks and tarnishing commensurate with general wear visible to the naked eye. Dial appears to be in an average condition with some light marks and scratches when viewed under a 4x loupe. Hands show marks and tarnishing when viewed under a x4 loupe. Glass has some scratches and marks when viewed under a 4x loupe. Case shows light scratches and marks. Hinges appear intact. Crown has light scratches when viewed under a 4x loupe. Watch - 89g gross Chain and seal - 51g gross This lot does not come with box or papers. Dreweatts 1759 do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold. Due to opening of the case back we recommend this watch is re-sealed by a qualified technician to ensure any stated water resistance is achieved. If you should have any further questions regarding this lot, please contact the Watch Department on 01635 553 553 or at watches@dreweatts.com Condition Report Disclaimer
S. SHIERS & CO., BLACKPOOL A GOLD COLOURED KEYLESS WIND OPEN FACE POCKET WATCH, NO. 232647 Movement: Swiss cylinder, three armed domed balance, flat balance spring Case: Gold coloured three piece hinged case, metal cuvette, the back cover with engine turned decoration, engraved with foliage and flowers, a vacant cartouche, stamped 14K with Swiss 1893 - 1934 poinçon Dial: White Size: 37mm Signed: Dial Accessories: None Together with a J. G. Graves, silver open face pocket watch, circa 1904, English lever movement, dust cover, silver three piece hinged case, hallmarked Birmingham 1904, 54mm diameter
WALTHAM GOLD PLATED KEYLESS WIND HALF HUNTER POCKET WATCH, NO. 965337 Movement: Lever escapement, bimetallic split balance, overcoil balance spring Case: Gold plated five piece hinged case, the front cover with a black enamel Roman numeral chapter ring Dial: White Size: 50mm Signed: Dial, movement Accessories: None Condition Report: Movement is currently functioning. Movement has scratches, marks and tarnishing commensurate with general wear visible when viewed under a 4x loupe. Dial appears to be in an average condition with some light marks and scratches when viewed under a 4x loupe. Hands show marks and tarnishing when viewed under a x4 loupe. Glass has some scratches and marks when viewed under a 4x loupe. Case shows scratches, marks and dints. Losses to chapter ring Hinges appear intact. Crown has light scratches when viewed under a 4x loupe. This lot does not come with box or papers. Dreweatts 1759 do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold. Due to opening of the case back we recommend this watch is re-sealed by a qualified technician to ensure any stated water resistance is achieved. If you should have any further questions regarding this lot, please contact the Watch Department on 01635 553 553 or at watches@dreweatts.com Condition Report Disclaimer
A WHITE METAL OPEN FACE AUTOMATON POCKET WATCH NO. 10291, 19TH CENTURY Movement: Full plate movement with automaton work Case: White metal four piece hinged case Dial: Blue and white enamel, with two automaton figures striking bells with hammers Size: 57mm Signed: Cuvette signed Breguet a Paris Accessories: Winding key
WALTHAM; a 9ct yellow gold full hunter crown wind pocket watch, the enamel dial set with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, diameter 50mm, approx weight 96.1g.Additional InformationWhen wound the watch does run although this is no guarantee of working order, the are numerous dents and knocks to the case, light wear and scratches.
WALTHAM; a gold plated hunter pocket watch, together with a key wind silver pocket watch, a Continental 935 standard key wind pocket watch, the back of the inner cover engraved 'Made in Switzerland expressly for John Myers & Co, 135 & 131 Westminster Bridge Road London' and a further gold plated watch (4).Additional InformationWe cannot guarantee that the watches are in full working order. All generally rubbed and worn throughout and somewhat tired. The gold plated Waltham example has a split to the front cover by the hinge.
A gold plated crown wind full hunter pocket watch, the enamel dial set with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, diameter 50mm.Additional InformationMinor staining to the dial, denting and scratches to the case, when wound the watch does run although this is no guarantee of working order.
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