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.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3**

Good

Repair required, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

DIM. 20 x 46 mm.