Geneva, May 12, 2024
LOT 293
UNSIGNED, SWITZERLAND, DIAMOND-SET AND RUBY-SET FORM-WATCH IN THE SHAPE OF A COLEOPTEROUS BEETLE ENAMEL, 18K YELLOW GOLD
CHF 8,000 - 14,000
HKD 70,000 - 122,000 / USD 8,900 - 15,500 / EUR 8,200 - 14,300
Sold: CHF 15,000
A very fine and rare, 18k gold enamel, diamond-set and ruby-set, manual wind keyless-winding, form-watch in the shape of a blue coleopterous beetle with concealed dial.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-24 |
Very good Slightly chipped |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Brand Unsigned, Switzerland
Year Circa 1890
Length 48
Caliber 24 x 20 mm., oval-shaped, gilded brass, with going barrel, cylinder escapement, monometallic balance and blued steel flat hairspring
Width 20