96th Auction

2017/11/18

Lot 41

Geneva, 21 x 53 mm, 31 g, circa 1890
An exquisite gold enamel and rose-cut diamond-set pendant form watch with concealed dial designed as a scarab
Case: 18k gold and enamel, glazed movement. Dial: enamel. Movm.: bridge movement, gold screw compensation balance.
The spring-loaded wings are decorated with translucent light blue enamel on engine-turned pattern and studded with rose-cut diamonds; the black enamel neck has matching ornaments. The head and the hinged belly are realistically chased and engraved, the eyes are represented by two rubies.

Sold

estimated
12.00015.000 €
Price realized
18.600 €