• cal. 20''' lever escapement quarter repeating movement, wheel train chaton jewelled, cut bi-metallic balance with peripheral timing screws and blued Breguet balance spring with terminal curb, two hammers repeating on two gongs • 14k pink gold engraved and engine-turned cuvette • erotic automaton scene figuring three enamel painted protagonists in late 16th Century dress in a rural setting  • white enamel dial, Roman numerals, subsidiary dial for constant seconds, Louis-XV hands, outer minute track with Arabic numerals • 14k pink gold demi-bassine hunter case, slide for the repeating at 6 • cuvette, erotic scene and case numbered

Please note that the movement has not been checked for timekeeping accuracy and Sotheby's will not be held responsible for any repairs should they be require. Movement is in working order while cataloguing. Dial in good condition enamel intact. Case with very light scuffs and slightly dented on the front. Overall in good condition. The erotic automaton are in working order but some enamel is missing on the characters.
"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."

Jaquemarts, small automaton striking the hours, were rapidly seized on by ingenious clock makers to fulfil other functions. Different mechanical principles were employed to animate the scenes. The repeater mechanism was without doubt the most popular means of animating an erotic scene. Automaton scenes in watches are very rare, the present watch includes an erotic scene with three characters.