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US$10,000-15,000
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UNSIGNED, CIRCA 1890
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SWISS. A RARE AND ATTRACTIVE 18K GOLD, ENAMEL AND DIAMOND-SET KEYWOUND CYLINDER WATCH IN THE FORM OF A BEETLE WITH CONCEALED DIAL
UNSIGNED, CIRCA 1890
Oval gilt-finished keywound cylinder movement, white enamel dial, Roman numerals, engraved floral and foliage decorated surround, concealed within a beetle-form case with finely engraved and black enamel decorated sides, realistically modelled underside, translucent scarlet enamel over engine turning and diamond decorated wings, opening to reveal the dial, chased head set with diamonds and decorated with black enamel, diamond-set eyes and forhead, curved antennas with black enamel, unsigned
41 mm. overall length
UNSIGNED, CIRCA 1890
Oval gilt-finished keywound cylinder movement, white enamel dial, Roman numerals, engraved floral and foliage decorated surround, concealed within a beetle-form case with finely engraved and black enamel decorated sides, realistically modelled underside, translucent scarlet enamel over engine turning and diamond decorated wings, opening to reveal the dial, chased head set with diamonds and decorated with black enamel, diamond-set eyes and forhead, curved antennas with black enamel, unsigned
41 mm. overall length
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