14,375 CHF
Unsigned, Geneva, circa 1900. Very fine 18 ct. gold and enamel diamond-set keyless pendant form watch in the shape of a beetle. Four-body, spring-loaded wings in translucent pale blue enamel over engine-turning, the edges set with diamonds, the eyes and head with matching enamel set with diamonds, gold glazed cuvette. 15.8 mm o, gilt, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, flat balance spring.Dim. length 40 mm. Published in the Sandberg book, pages 494-495.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2001-03-31