The Sandberg Watch Collection

Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

LOT 351

Unsigned, Geneva, circa 1900.Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, diamond-set keyless pendant form watch in the shape of a beetle.

C. Four-body, diamond-set translucent imperial blue and black enamel wings, engraved head and neck also diamond-set within a black enamel frame, ruby-set eyes, gold glazed cuvette, gold suspension ring which is also a winder. D. White enamel, Arabic numerals, gold paillon minute ring. Gold 'spade' hands. M. 15.6 mm o, gilt, 10 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain gilt three-arm balance, flat balance spring.Dim. Length 40 mm. Published in the Sandberg book, pages 492-493.