Silver Hunting Cased Erotic Automaton Pocket Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Early 20th century
This early 20th-century Swiss-made pocket watch features a full hunter case crafted from silver. The exterior of the case is decorated with high-relief engravings; the front cover depicts a female bust, while the reverse is adorned with floral patterns and inscribed with the mark 'H Frsl Depose'.
The white enamel dial is outfitted with Arabic numerals, blue steel hands, and a subsidiary seconds dial located at the six o'clock position. Internally, the watch is equipped with a Swiss lever movement. A specialized feature is the hidden erotic automaton mechanism, accessible by opening the rear cover and the inner silver cuvette. This mechanical scene, depicting a nun and a clergyman, is activated via a silver sliding lever located on the edge of the case.
Evidence at a glance
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- Catalogue references
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Erotic automaton pocket watch
- Dial Type
- White enamel
- Case Material
- Silver
- Movement Type
- Swiss lever
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Case Inscription
- H Frsl Depose
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland
- Automaton Mechanism
- Slide-activated erotic scene
Design
- Visible features
- • Full hunter silver case with high-relief floral and female portrait motifs • Hidden automaton scene revealed behind a hinged cuvette • Dial features Arabic numerals and blue steel hands with a seconds sub-dial at 6 o'clock • Slide-actuated mechanism positioned on the side of the case
- Automaton Mechanism
- Concealed within the rear of the watch, beneath the silver cuvette, lies an erotic automaton scene. The animation depicts a religious figures motif, specifically a nun in a state of worship alongside a clergyman. The movement is activated by a slide lever located on the edge of the case. When engaged, the mechanism triggers the movement within the concealed chamber, revealing the animated display.
- Dial and Timekeeping
- The dial is finished in white enamel, chosen for its high contrast and readability. It utilizes Arabic numerals for the hour markers and includes a dedicated subsidiary seconds dial positioned at the six o'clock mark. The time is indicated by blue steel hands, which contrast against the white surface of the dial.
- Case and Exterior Details
- The watch is housed in a silver full hunter case featuring detailed high-relief engravings on both the front and back covers. The reverse cover features ornate floral and botanical relief patterns. The case is inscribed with the marking 'H Frsl Depose', providing a point of identification for the casing. The overall construction follows the hunter-style format, protecting the dial behind a hinged front cover.
Identification
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Functional status of the automaton movement and the slide activator is not verified
- Research required: Presence of hairline cracks on the white enamel dial is not explicitly confirmed
- Research required: Authenticity of the silver hallmarks has not been independently examined