Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 25, 2011
LOT 346
The Beetle Geneva. Made circa 1870. Very fine, 18K gold, enamel and diamond-set lady?s pendant form watch with concealed dial in the shape of a beetle. Accompanied by a black enamel and 18k gold pin.
HKD 105,000 - 200,000
USD 14,000 - 25,000 / EUR 9,500 - 18,000
Sold: HKD 150,000
C. Four-body, spring-loaded wings, translucent blue enamel over engine-turning and set with diamonds, opening to reveal the dial, the neck set with diamonds, rose-cut ruby eyes, hinged realistically cast and chased underside, ring suspension loop. D. White enamel, radial Arabic numerals, outer minute track. Gilt spade hands. M. 25 x 21, heart-shaped, gilt, bar calibre, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, three-arm gilt balance, flat balance spring, index regulator. Cuvette signed Genève. Dim. 49 x 23 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-32 |
Good Slightly restored |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |