Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 14, 2017
LOT 165
BEETLE PENDANT WATCH Swiss. Made circa 1880. Very fine and very rare, 18K gold, enamel and rose-cut diamond-set keyless pendant watch in the form of a beetle with concealed dial.
CHF 8,000 - 12,000
HKD 64,000 - 104,000 / USD 8,000 - 12,000TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
Sold: CHF 16,250
Four-body, hinged underside realistically chased and engraved with legs and underbody, wing covers entirely decorated in red translucent enamel set with round diamonds, eyes with 2 emeralds, 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.. Frosted gilt bar caliber with going barrel, 10 jewels, cylinder escapement with plain three- arm balance, flat balance spring, index regulator..
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-24 |
Good Slightly chipped |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |