Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 14, 2017
LOT 166
SCARAB BEETLE Unsigned, Swiss. Made circa 1870. Fine gold and enamel, diamond and emerald-set pendant form watch designed as a scarab-beetle.
CHF 8,000 - 12,000
HKD 64,000 - 104,000 / USD 8,000 - 12,000TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
Sold: CHF 16,250
Three-body, underside realistically chased and engraved with legs and underbody, wing covers entirely decorated in translucent green enamel over engraved decoration and set with rose- cut diamonds, main body and head with black enamel, the thorax set with rose-cut diamonds, diamonds-set eyes, spring loaded wing covers hinged and opening from a button in the base to reveal the dial. Hinged gold cuvette. White enamel with radial Roman numerals. Blued steel spade hands. Heart-shaped gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement and plain three-arm balance, fl at balance spring with index regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-24 |
Good Slightly chipped |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |