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.
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
12.000—15.000 €
Price realized
18.600 €