Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994
LOT 349
Giles Wales & Co., Chaux-de-Fonds, Swiss, circa 1860. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, ruby set form watch designed as a scarab beetle.
CHF 7,000 - 9,000
C. Three part, underside realistically chased and engraved with legs and underbody, wing covers entirely decorated in realistic brown guilloche enamel with ruby eyes; sprung loaded wing covers from a button in the base to reveal the dial. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel, Roman hour numerals. Blued-steel hands. M. GiIt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, 10 jewels, cylinder escapement with plain three-arm balance, flat spring and regulator. In very good condition. Dim. 48 x 30 mm.
