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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 22, 1995
LOT 568
Not signed, Geneva, circa 1860. Fine gold, enamel and diamond set form keyless pendant watch designed as a scarab beetle.
CHF 15,000 - 18,000
USD 12,000 - 15,000
Sold: CHF 17,250
C. Three part, underside realistically chased and engraved with legs and underbody, wing covers entirely decorated in scarlet translucent enamel over engine turning, richly set with a rosediamond decoration, the thorax and head similarly decorated with rose-diamond and ruby eyes; sprung loaded wing covers from a button in the base to reveal the dial. Hinged gold cuvette, a portrait miniature frame on the interior. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Gold hands. M. Oval, frosted and gilt bar caliber with going barrel, 10 jewels, cylinder escapement with plain three-arm balance,flat balance spring and regulator. In very good condition. Dim. 62 mm. overall. 26 mm. wide.
