UNSIGNED, CIRCA 1890
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SWISS. A 14K GOLD MINUTE REPEATING KEYLESS LEVER HUNTER CASED JACQUEMART STYLE AUTOMATON WITH LATER ADDED EROTICA
unsigned, circa 1890
With nickel-finished jewelled lever movement, bi-metallic compensation balance, repeating on two gongs, the dial with white enamel central zone with roman numerals, blue enamel outer ring with two gilt figures within a floral motif each striking a bell, the engraved case with openwork lattice front cover, hinged back cover revealing a hidden later multi-chrome scene with a man and woman performing within a gilt bedroom watched by a dog, activated by slide repeat mechanism in the band.
54 mm diam.
unsigned, circa 1890
With nickel-finished jewelled lever movement, bi-metallic compensation balance, repeating on two gongs, the dial with white enamel central zone with roman numerals, blue enamel outer ring with two gilt figures within a floral motif each striking a bell, the engraved case with openwork lattice front cover, hinged back cover revealing a hidden later multi-chrome scene with a man and woman performing within a gilt bedroom watched by a dog, activated by slide repeat mechanism in the band.
54 mm diam.