Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997
LOT 363
Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1870. Fine gold and enamel, diamond-set form watch designed as a scarab-beetle suspended from a matching clip designed as stylised lotus flowers.
CHF 16,000 - 18,000
C. Three part, underside realistically chased and engraved with legs and underbody, wing covers entirely decorated in translucent red enamel over engine-turning with black designs and diamond-set decoration, the thorax with a diamond-set collar, spring loaded wing covers hinged and opening from a button in the base to reveal the dial. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Oval 7"' 1/2 gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement and plain three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. In very good condition. Dim. 80 mm. overall with the clip, 25 mm. wide.
