Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces · 27 March 2011

John Bittleston ' Watch With Concealed Erotic Scene John Bittleston, London, No. 1236

John Bittleston ' Watch With Concealed Erotic Scene John Bittleston, London, No. 1236. Made circa 1790. Fine and rare, large, gilt brass, painted on enamel, pearl and paste-set pair-cased watch with regulator dial, calendar and concealed erotic scene.

Lot

Antiquorum, March 2011

Hammer result

CHF 67,300

about $73,608 at today's rate

Beat the high estimate by 648%
Low estimate CHF 7,000
High estimate CHF 9,000
In USD $7,656 to $9,844

The lot

Auction house

Antiquorum

Sale

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

Date

27 March 2011

Lot number

174

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