Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Apr 15, 2015
LOT 133
ANONYMOUS SWISS SCARAB BEETLE PENDANT WATCH Anonymous Swiss. Made circa 1880. Fine and rare, gold, enamel and diamond set keyless pendant watch designed as a beetle.
USD 8,000 - 10,000
HKD 62,000 - 78,000 / CHF 8,000 - 10,000
Sold: USD 10,000
Four-body, hinged underside realistically chased and engraved with legs and underbody, wing covers entirely decorated in green translucent enamel set with 32 round diamonds, the thorax set with 6 round diamonds, eyes with 2 rubies, spring loaded wings open from a button in the winding crown to reveal the dial. White enamel with blue and red radial Arabic numerals. Yellow gold spade hands. Cal. 5''', frosted gilt bar caliber with going barrel, 10 jewels, cylinder escapement with plain three-arm balance, flat balance spring, index regulator. Unsigned.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3** |
Good Repair required, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |